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02 Jan 2024

Kid Cudi Slams Troll Who Said His 2021 ‘SNL’ Performance Was an ‘Illuminati Humiliation Ritual’

Kid Cudi has “got time” to shut down the haters.

The star took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday (Jan. 2) to clap back at a user named Isaac, who claimed Cudi’s 2021 Saturday Night Live performance, in which he’s seen performing “Sad People” in a floral print dress, is “an illuminati humiliation ritual.”

“Dear Issac u silly stupid lil person and all people under this post. Its the start of a new year and I got time for muthaf—as like u today,” Cudi began his response. “This post is mad f—in lame of u and sad. A black man cant express himself and be confident AND successful with out it being some conspiracy. My success was givin to me by God with the help of my many angels.”

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He added, “This moment was a proud moment for me, a shinin moment for all people who express themselves in their art. I felt free and alive, it inspired people and nothing u stupid simple a–es say can take that away from me. Happy New Year u f—in simps.”

Dear Issac u silly stupid lil person and all people under this post. Its the start of a new year and I got time for muthafuckas like u today. This post is mad fuckin lame of u and sad. A black man cant express himself and be confident AND successful with out it being some… https://t.co/dOPPP8Zbqn

— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) January 2, 2024

Cudi has said on many occasions that the floral print dress was in honor of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who wore similar dresses onstage in the 1990s. The rapper shared at the time of his performance that the dress was designed by the late Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton artistic director Virgil Abloh. “I told him I wanted to show love to Kurt w a floral print sundress and this man made a masterpiece,” the rapper wrote. “Thank You @virgilabloh ur a f—in genius!! Love you man we did it!!!”

During his second SNL performance of “Tequila Shots,” Cudi also rocked a fuzzy olive-green cardigan similar to the one Cobain famously wore during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York live performance, which aired months before his 1994 death. Underneath, Cudi sported a shirt with a headshot of late SNL great Chris Farley.

02 Jan 2024

Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect’s Bail Hearing Postponed Over Claim Witnesses May Be Targeted

A bail hearing was postponed Tuesday in Las Vegas for a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996, giving defense attorneys time to respond to prosecutors’ allegations that witnesses in the case may be at risk.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ court-appointed attorneys sought the delay to respond to prosecutors’ allegations, filed last week, that jail telephone recordings and a list of names provided to Davis’ family members show that Davis poses a threat to the public if he is released.

No court hearing was held Tuesday. One of Davis’ attorneys, Robert Arroyo, told The Associated Press later that the defense wanted to respond in court in writing. He declined to provide details. Arroyo said last week he did not see evidence that any witness had been named or threatened.

Davis is the only person ever charged with a crime in the drive-by shooting that also wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight, who is now serving 28 years in a California prison for an unrelated fatal shooting in the Los Angeles area in 2015.

Davis has pleaded not guilty and is due for trial in June on a murder charge. He has remained jailed without bail since his arrest Sept. 29 outside his Henderson home. Las Vegas police had served a search warrant there in mid-July.

Davis, originally from Compton, California, is now housed at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, where detainees’ phone calls are routinely recorded. If convicted at trial, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

In a recording of an October jail call, prosecutors say Davis’ son told the defendant about a “green light” authorization. Their court filing made no reference to Davis instructing anyone to harm someone, or to anyone associated with the case being physically harmed.

“In (Davis’) world, a ‘green light’ is an authorization to kill,” prosecutors Marc DiGiacomo and Binu Palal told Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny in the court document, adding that at least one witness was provided assistance from federal authorities “so he could change his residence.”

Prosecutors also point to Davis’ own words since 2008 — in police interviews, in his 2019 tell-all memoir and in the media — that they say provides strong evidence that he orchestrated the September 1996 shooting.

Davis’ attorneys argue that his descriptions of Shakur’s killing were “done for entertainment purposes and to make money.”

Arroyo and co-counsel Charles Cano have argued their 60-year-old client is in poor health after a battle with cancer that is in remission, poses no danger to the community, and won’t flee to avoid trial. They want Kierny to set bail at not more than $100,000.

Davis maintains that he was given immunity from prosecution in 2008 by FBI agents and Los Angeles police who were investigating the killings of Shakur in Las Vegas and rival rapper Christopher Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, six months later in Los Angeles.

Davis’ bail hearing is now scheduled for Jan. 9.

02 Jan 2024

Jack Black to Star Alongside Jason Momoa in ‘Minecraft’ Movie

Jack Black is adding yet another video game-to-movie adaptation to his belt. On Tuesday (Jan. 2), Deadline reported that the actor will be starring in Minecraft — based on the the popular block building adventure game by Mojang Studios, and distributed by Microsoft — alongside Aquaman star, Jason Momoa.

Black’s role in the movie, as well as the plot and its writing credits, are currently being kept under wraps, but according to the outlet, he will be taking on the role of Steve in the movie. Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen will also star in the upcoming film.

Black’s forthcoming role marks one of his many forays into the world of video games. Most recently, Black took on the role of the spiky-shelled super villain Bowser in The Super Mario Bros Movie. The film, which grossed over $1.36 billion in worldwide box office, saw Black gain traction online thanks to the film’s love song, “Peaches,” in wish he passionately pined for the affections of Princess Peach. The track also earned the 54-year-old his first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 83 on the all genre tally.

The School of Rock actor will also be starring in Borderlands — based on the first person looter and shooter video game of the same name — set to arrive this year on Aug. 9. The late 2010s saw Black have leading in roles in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level in 2017 and 2019 respectively.

02 Jan 2024

Michigan vs. Washington: How to Watch the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship

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The Michigan Wolverines will officially take on the Washington Huskies during the final game of the college football season for 2024. After some exciting semi-final matches during their respective New Year’s games, the top two teams will now face off against one another for the championship title. You can watch the game live on ESPN and ESPN+ on Monday (Jan. 8) starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Michigan has previously won nine football championships, making this the third season in a row that the team has made it to College Football Playoff.

Both teams will head to Houston, TX, to the NRG Stadium where the championship game will take place for the first-time ever. With various travel deals going on, you might be able to snag last-minute tickets to watch the game live and in-person. Can’t make it this year? You’ll still be able to livestream the college national championship online at home.

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How to Watch Michigan vs. Washington

The college football championship game will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday (Jan. 8) on ESPN and ESPN+. If you have cable, you’ll be able to watch the game live on any channel that offers ESPN. Don’t have cable? You might be able to watch Michigan vs. Washington through a HD antenna like one here from Amazon.

ESPN+ is also the official streaming platform for ESPN and its affiliates, which will be streaming the game live. If you have a subscription already, just log into your account and you’ll gain access to the livestream for no additional cost.

New to ESPN+? The sports streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, but it does offer budget-friendly plans starting at just $10.99/month or you can save over 15% with an annual plan for $109.99/year. Click here to start your membership or the button below.

Along with having access to the live Michigan vs. Washington game, having a subscription will also grant you access to the entire ESPN+ library including other live sports such as NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, soccer, UFC, PPV events as well as exclusive ESPN+ programs, documentary specials and originals such as Al Davis vs. The NFL, Vick, Be Like Water, Breakaway, Man in the Arena with Tom Brady, The Captain, More Than An Athlete with Michael Strahan and Our Time Baylor Basketball.

Looking for more affordable streaming options? You can also watch the through live TV streaming options like Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. Most of the streaming options come with free trials and promos for less than $80/month.

For less than $75, DirecTV Stream and Fubo both offer free trials as well as a mix of live TV channels including ESPN.

Hulu + Live TV will offer you the most content offerings with live TV channels and the entire Hulu library as well as a 30 day free trial.

Before you get comfy on the couch or jet off to the stadium, don’t forget to stock up on Michigan merch or Washington merch to show you pride and support for your team during the big game.

02 Jan 2024

Selena Gomez Hints at Retirement From Music: ‘I Feel Like I Have One More Album in Me’

Selena Gomez is ready to slow down.

The star appeared on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, during which she shared that she’d like to focus on only one aspect of her career. “I started having a lot of fun with music and then touring was really fun. But I was doing my TV show at the same time [Wizards of Waverly Place] and I just found it really fun so I just kept going but the older I get, the more I’m kind of like, I would like to find something to just settle on,” she explained, according to Deadline.

The Only Murders in the Building actress added that she’d like to focus on her acting career, sharing, “I do feel like I have one more album in me but I would probably choose acting.”

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Gomez recalled that she got into singing after snagging the lead role on her Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. “Disney is, it’s safe to say, a machine and, in a way, forcefully require that I know how to sing so I could sing the theme song [of a show]. They know how to package someone and make it a whole triple threat thing,” she said. After she recorded the theme song for Wizards, Disney asked if Gomez would like to record an album, which she “thought it would be fun.”

She added, “I wanted to be an actress, I never really intended on being a singer full-time but apparently that hobby turned into something else.”

Gomez’s acting career is skyrocketing even more lately, as her role in Hulu’s Only Murders has snagged her two Golden Globes nominations in 2023 and 2024 for best performance by an actress in a television series – musical or comedy.

02 Jan 2024

Ciara Finds Out She’s Related to This New York Yankees Superstar

Sure, Ciara is married to NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, but she’s got some sporty DNA in her as well.

The “Level Up” singer took to Instagram on Tuesday (Jan. 2) to share a snippet of her upcoming episode of Finding Your Roots, in which she finds out that she’s distant cousins with former New York Yankees baseball player Derek Jeter.

“What in the world? You are kidding me. That’s crazy,” she says in the clip upon finding out, with a huge smile on her face. “The moment I learned @DerekJeter was my cousin! Crazy,” she captioned the snippet. “Thank you @drhenrylouisgates for such an incredible experience! This was a dream come true to learn about my family genealogy!”

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See Ciara’s post here.

PBS’ Finding Your Roots is hosted by educator Henry Louis Gates Jr., and features DNA diagnosticians analyzing genetic code, tracing bloodlines and occasionally debunking beliefs. The series also shows celebrities as they look through their ancestral histories, discover secrets and share their reactions with viewers. Over the course of 10 seasons, the show has featured everyone from Samuel L Jackson, LL Cool J, Questlove and Cyndi Lauper to Barbara Walters, Ben Affleck, Angela Bassett, Scarlett Johansson and more.

Ciara’s episode will also feature Alanis Morissette. The full episode will air on Tuesday (Jan. 2) at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.

02 Jan 2024

John Michael Montgomery to Retire From Touring

John Michael Montgomery is saying goodbye to life on the road.

The “Life’s a Dance” hitmaker revealed via his official Facebook page on Monday (Jan. 1), that his 2024-2025 tour dates will serve as his farewell tour as he winds down his touring career.

“It’s been a wonderful run for me from the beginning over 30 years ago in 1992 when my first song ‘Life’s a Dance’ was released to radio I think either as a 45 vinyl or on a cassette tape, CDs had not quite taken over the market yet and the internet was still in its infancy,” Montgomery recalled in his Facebook post.

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“It amazes me where it is today,” he added. “I’ve been fortunate and blessed to be able to do what I love for so many years so please join me on my journey as I say goodbye to the road life. And thanks so much for your support for the last 3 decades, it’s meant so much me.”

Montgomery’s post did not state a specific reason for his decision to wind down his touring. A representative for Montgomery did not respond to a request for comment. Currently, Montgomery has concerts slated for 2024 in January, March, April, May and October.

The Kentucky native made his breakthrough with the 1993 top 5 Hot Country Songs hit “Life’s a Dance,” and won the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award in 1994.

He would go on to add seven No. 1 Hot Country Songs hits to his resume, starting with the three-week No. 1 “I Love the Way You Love Me.” His romantic ballad, “I Swear,” became a four-week Hot Country Songs hit No. 1 in 1994 and crossed over onto the all-genre Hot 100, reaching No. 42. The song won a CMA Award for single of the year, and nabbed Montgomery a Grammy nomination for best male country vocal performance. R&B group All-4-One recorded a version of the song, taking it to No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Montgomery’s hits have also included “Be My Baby Tonight,” “The Little Girl,” “I Can Love You Like That,” and “Sold (The Grundy County Auction).” His highest-charting Hot 100 crossover song was the 2004 military-inspired hit “Letters From Home.”

Additionally, musical talent runs in the Montgomery family. As a child, Montgomery and his brother, Eddie Montgomery, played music together. Eddie would go on to also find massive country music success as half of the duo Montgomery Gentry. John Michael recently celebrated the next generation of familial country music success, watching as his son, Walker Montgomery, recently made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

02 Jan 2024

Skepta Announces Sixth Studio Album ‘Knife and Fork’

Skepta is ringing in the new year with by announcing his first album in five years, Knife and Fork, on Monday (Jan. 1). The first single, “Gas Me Up (Diligent),” will arrive on Jan. 26.

“It’s been years since I dropped my last album and I want to thank you for all the love during my hiatus. I’ve seen the messages, tweets and Tik Toks, I’m truly grateful that my music is still resonating with the world even in my absence,” he wrote on socials. “I’m happy to announce my next studio album #KnifeAndFork is loading, the first single #GasMeUp (Diligent) will be out January 26th. Can’t wait to see you all @ Big Smoke Festival – Happy 2024.”

Skepta released his last album, Ignorance is Bliss, in 2019 via Boy Better Know. It reached No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart. Ignorance is Bliss is the follow-up to the U.K. grime rapper’s critically acclaimed 2016 album Konnichiwa, which won the 2016 Mercury Prize.

In November, Skepta announced he would host the inaugural Big Smoke Festival. The one-day, two-stage festival will be held on July 6, 2024, at Crystal Palace Park in south-east London. One of the stages, the Más Tiempo Stage, is named after the house music record label Skepta launched alongside fellow U.K. grime MC and Boy Better Know member Jammer last year. Tickets are already on sale here.

“I’m gassed to finally announce that Big Smoke Festival is official…. I’m so excited, it’s been a wild one to do this. I just want to say thank you to all the supporters, it’s been a couple years that you didn’t see me on a stage…. I know a lot of people have been wondering when they’ll see Skepta at a festival and I really wanted to save all that energy and put it into something that was for us, by us,” he said on Instagram Live at the time. “There’s going to be a live stage with all your favorite acts – anyone you know that’s affiliated with Skepta. There’ll be a live stage on one side and the Más Tiempo stage, which will also be a full lineup. I might bust up one stage, fly over to the other one and link with Jammer. It’s gonna be crazy.”

02 Jan 2024

Playboi Carti Reunites With Travis Scott for ‘BACKR00MS’ Collab

Playboi Carti is already taking over 2024 with new music. To kick off the new year Monday (Jan. 1), he dropped “BACKR00MS,” featuring Travis Scott, exclusively on YouTube.

The nearly three-minute visual is already No. 1 on Trending, with 4.4 million views in 17 hours at the time this article was published. It’s the second video the rapper has dropped on his YouTube channel, following “2024,” which has nearly 21 million views in two weeks and is No. 7 on Trending for music. “2024” is produced by Kanye West, Earl on the Beat and Ojivolta.

“BACKR00MS” arrives six months after Carti and Scott linked up on “FE!N” from the latter’s Grammy-nominated album Utopia. They performed it together during Scott’s Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour stop at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium. During his pit stop at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Scott explained why he performed “FE!N” 10 times during his Barclays Center show. “Man, I have the best fans in the world and I go off the energy they give me, and they were wild that night, and so I just got even wilder,” he said. “BACKR00MS” is Carti and Scott’s fourth collaboration, following “Green and Purple” (2017), “Love Hurts” (2018) and “FE!N” (2022).

Last month, Carti began surprise dropping songs exclusively as music videos either on the @opium_00pium account, including “Different Day” and “H00DBYAIR,” or on his YouTube channel. At press time, all four songs are currently unavailable on DSPs.

The songs seem to be a part of his upcoming third studio album, which is tentatively titled Music or I Am Music. It’s been three years since Carti dropped his last album, Whole Lotta Red, via AWGE and Interscope Records. Released on Christmas Day 2020, the 24-track project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

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