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R. Kelly Unlikely to Take Stand In Sex-Trafficking Trial: Lawyer
The prosecution’s closing arguments could begin as early as Wednesday afternoon. Kelly, 54, has repeatedly denied accusations that behind the scenes of a 30-year career highlighted by his 1996 megahit “I Believe I Can Fly,” he was a sexual predator who groomed and exploited his young victims. His lawyers have portrayed the accusers as groupies seeking to take advantage of his fame. On Tuesday, accountant John Holder was among the latest former Kelly associates to testify for the defense that they never saw him torment his alleged accusers. Holder described seeing Kelly carrying around a backpack full of cash — proceeds from concerts — to take the women and girls on shopping sprees. On cross-examination, prosecutors displayed for jurors a piece of evidence suggesting Holder’s contributions ...
J. Cole Drops Surprise Music Video ‘Heaven’s EP’: Watch
Cole, 36, was a star player at Sanford High School in North Carolina and was a walk-on for the St. John’s college basketball team, but he ended up bailing on college ball to pursue music He addresses his hoop dreams on his new song, with the rap: “Like the second time I got cut from the junior varsity/Fightin’ back tears, I promised to switch gears/And said to myself “Whatever you do, you won’t do it partially.” “Heaven’s EP” is accompanied with a Simon Chasalow-directed music video, which follows Cole on a trip to Las Vegas and can be seen in full below. Expect the North Carolina native to road test the new release on his The Off-Season tour, which kicks off this Friday (Sept. 24) at FTX Arena in Miami, FL., and runs through mid-November. You Deserve to ...
Ariana Grande Is Swept Away as ‘The Voice’ Contestant Performs ‘POV’: Watch
There are few things riskier on reality TV than to perform one of the judges’ songs. Get it wrong, there’s nowhere to hide. And to get it right, well, you need to go above and beyond. On Tuesday night’s (Sept. 21) episode of NBC’s The Voice, Gymani rolled the dice. The 23-year-old Georgia native performed Ariana Grande’s “POV,” injecting a healthy dose of soul into it. The risk paid off when, first, Blake Shelton turned, then Ari. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
St. Vincent Rocks Out With ‘Nowhere Inn’ Performance on ‘Kimmel’: Watch
St. Vincent is so busy right now, across multiple projects, and looking effortlessly cool while doing it, she ought to be a saint. The indie icon (born Annie Clark) dropped a new album, Daddy’s Home in May, her first since 2017. Around that time, the singer and guitarist made a rare appearance on SNL, and live shows followed. That’s not all. She co-produced, co-wrote and stars in the mockumentary The Nowhere Inn, and, naturally, she recorded the original soundtrack. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Interne...
Kanye West Drops $57 Million On New Crib In Malibu
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN.com / WENN Looks like Kanye West might be trading in the calm of the country for some fun in the sun as word is he just put down a Galactus sized grip on some new beach front property. According to TMZ the Donda artist just plunked down $57.3 million on a Malibu beach house because, well, it’s basically as the “Do The Right Thing” Air Jordan 4’s (sneakerheads understand). The 4,000 square foot home next to the ocean was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, so Ye is basically going to be occupying a work of art. Yes, $57 million still seems like a helluva lot of money to drop on a crib regardless of who designed it or where it’s located, but when you got Kanye cash that’s basically a drop in the bucket of his pockets. Also, the crib was on the m...
Joeboy – Alcohol
Nigerian singer Joeboy is back with a brand new tune single “Alcohol” for his teeming fans. The emPawa Africa music star Joeboy is back to dropping singles and here is a new one titled “Alcohol“. It been months without a new song from Joeboy mainly because he dropped his debut album “Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic” in February. It clear that the singer has moved on from that body of work and he is back to delivering some sweet tunes. He wrote this on Instagram while announcing his new song “I’m pumped as hell for this one, can’t lie…“. Listen, enjoy Joeboy – “Alcohol” below. Download link coming soon… You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat ...
The Cavemen – Udo
Nigerian music duo The Cavemen is back with this amazing piece of music titled “Udo”. The Cavemen serve fans their latest music offering titled “Udo“. It is a follow up to their hit track “Selense” released in July. The music group is known for their beautiful contemporary highlife tunes and it is not slowing on that mandate. “Udo” is a romantic mid-tempo tune for lovers and the indigenous flavour makes it all the more exciting. Listen, enjoy The Cavemen – “Udo” below & share. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share...
Lil Nas X Takes on Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge: Watch
Coming off the Friday release of his debut album, Lil Nas X metaphorically donned his cowboy hat for a cover of Dolly Parton’s country classic “Jolene” for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Watch the “Old Town Road” hitmaker’s take on Parton’s signature song below. Putting his singing chops on full display, Lil Nas delivered his version of “Jolene” while backed by a full band. He performed the track into a bedazzled microphone perched atop a microphone stand adorned in flowers and a single butterfly — the latter likely a nod to Dolly’s symbol. In February 1974, “Jolene” topped the very same Billboard Hot Country Songs chart from which Lil Nas X’s breakthrough hit “Old Town Road” was unceremoniously booted in 2019 for not being “country” enough. Parton was one of the many artists who co-signed the...
Kathryn Hahn Will Play Joan Rivers in Showtime’s The Comeback Girl
Can we talk about perfect casting? As Variety reports, scene-stealer extraordinaire Kathryn Hahn will step into Joan Rivers’ towering heels for the new Showtime limited series The Comeback Girl. Directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Cosmo Carlson, The Comeback Girl takes place in 1987, when Rivers’ late night show was cancelled and her husband committed suicide. It’s a story of tenacity and endurance from the perspective of one of the funniest people who has ever lived. The logline reads, “Trailblazer. Adored. Cruel. Diva. Joan Rivers had a life like no other. At age 54, she was a superstar comedienne…and then it all fell apart. THE COMEBACK GIRL is the awe-inspiring untold story of how Joan Rivers persevered through near suicide and professional abyss to r...
R.I.P. Willie Garson, Sex and the City Actor Dead at 57
Sex and the City and White Collar star Willie Garson has died at the age of 57. A family member of Garson confirmed the news to Variety, though no cause has been disclosed. He was best known for his role in HBO’s Sex and the City, where he played talent agent Stanford Blatch, a close friend of Carrie Bradshaw’s (Sarah Jessica Parker). Garson reprised the role in the series’ two spinoff films, and was also set to star in its forthcoming reboot, And Just Like That, on HBO Max. “The Sex and the City family has lost one of its own. Our amazing Willie Garson,” Michael Patrick King, executive producer of SATC and And Just Like That, said in a statement. “His spirit and his dedication to his craft was present every day filming And Just Like That. He was there — giving us his all — ...
She & Him Announce A Very She & Him Christmas Reissue, Share Cover of Madonna’s “Holiday”: Stream
For the crowd who spent the better part of the early 2010s rewatching 500 Days of Summer and browsing vintage-inspired duds on ModCloth, nothing rang in the holiday season quite like spinning A Very She & Him Christmas. This week, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward’s indie pop duo have announced a 10th anniversary deluxe edition of the festive album, out November 12th via Merge. The reissue comes with a few new tracks, including a cover of Madonna’s “Holiday,” which you can hear below. Additionally, She & Him have announced a short run of US tour dates for December 2021. The anniversary deluxe edition of A Very She & Him Christmas comes pressed on tinsel silver vinyl with a corresponding 7-inch that includes She & Him’s rendition of “Holiday” as well as a cover of e...
MUDVAYNE Pulls Out Of LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival After CHAD GRAY Tests Positive For COVID-19
MUDVAYNE has canceled its appearance at this weekend’s Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky after the band’s singer Chad Gray and “a few staff members” tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. MUDVAYNE shared the news of the cancelation in a social media post earlier today. The band wrote: “After taking every precaution to follow CDC Covid protocols during rehearsals and recent performance Chad Gray and a few staff members have unfortunately tested positive for Covid-19. “The safety of our organization, fans and festival partners must come first. We are left no choice but to cancel our performance at Louder Than Life this weekend. “Apologies to all the fans attending the festival this weekend. We look ...
