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Miley Cyrus Puts Stunning Spin on Billie Eilish’s ‘My Future’: Watch
One month ago, Billie Eilish unexpectedly released her latest single, “My Future” — a beautiful contemplation of what lies ahead. Now, today (Sept. 1), Miley Cyrus has covered the timely track for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Cyrus — wearing in a black sparking dress and dripping in diamonds — delivered her version with a bit of laid-back rock edge and soaring vocals, though the lyrics about being in love with one’s self and warmly welcoming what’s to come hit just as hard. In some ways, “My Future” is a companion to Cyrus’ own new hit “Midnight Sky” (which she included in her set), in which the pop star sings of being born to run and belonging to no one. While at the Live Lounge, which was adorned with candles and...
Niecy Nash Comes Out By Introducing the World to Her New Wife: ‘Love Wins’
Actress and comedian Niecy Nash is officially coming out — and she wants the world to know her beautiful new wife. In a series of social media posts on Monday (August 31), Nash, the 50-year-old star revealed photos of her walking down the aisle with “rock and soul” singer Jessica Betts. She wrote in the caption that the two were now officially married. “Ms. Carol Denise Betts” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram, followed up immediately by a hashtag reading “#LoveWins.” Nash announced her divorce from ex-husband Jay Walker back in October 2019, and she publicly elaborated on the process of getting divorced when accepting the Vanguard Award at the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon. “Trust that it is so much easier to w...
Kanye West Says He’s ‘Got More Money Than Trump’ When Asked About Republican Involvement in Ballot Efforts
The United States is 64 days away from the 2020 election on Nov. 3, and Kanye West is still on the campaign trail. The rapper has appeared on a few ballots thus far, but public questioning of his intentions have risen–especially since Vice magazine published an article earlier this month claiming the Republican Party helped him submit the required signatures to appear on the ballot in the swing state of Wisconsin. Nick Cannon is hoping to break down all of Ye’s political controversies in a new interview he’s been teasing on Instagram on Monday (Aug. 31). “People keep on saying I think that y’all, you and Republicans, are in cahoots,” West said in a preview clip. Cannon responded saying that there are people who bel...
BTS’ Jimin Admits ‘Tears Keep Forming’ While Thanking ARMY for Hot 100 No. 1
It’s a big day for BTS. Not only is it their youngest member Jungkook’s birthday on September 1, but the septet is also celebrating their first-ever Hot 100 chart topper, as “Dynamite” blasts into the No. 1 spot. Jimin took to Twitter to share his moment of overwhelming positivity, kicking his string of tweets off with a birthday message to Jungkook. “Happy birthday to our youngest, Older brother loves you a lot,” reads the sweet Korean message translated to English. “Congrats to my members for our No. 1. I’m happy because you guys are here with me. You know the ones I love and are most thankful for are ARMYs, right? ARMYs need to be congratulated!” He added that he’s “still crying,” before sharing another thought. “I ...
Jaden Smith Talks ‘Falling for You’ With Justin Bieber & Who Would Win in a Guitar Battle Against His Sister
Fresh off the release of his innovative new mixtape, CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3, Jaden Smith dropped by Apple Music to chat with Ebro Darden on everything related to his creative project. “This album is a time piece in the sense that I am speaking from the perspective as an artist, as a rapper, as a singer, as a poet,” he explained. “I’m speaking from the perspective of being 16, 17ish. That’s when a lot of people get their first love, or heartbreak, around that time, and same for me. So I’m going back there.” On linking up again with Justin Bieber on “Falling for You,” Jaden shared that he wrote the song “last summer with my guitar teacher, in my room.” “I was thinking ‘Man, I want Justin on this song so bad,’” he continued. “And I di...
Doja Cat Brings Fabulously Tacky Sci-Fi Vibes to 2020 MTV VMAs
The 2020 MTV VMAs were held socially distanced across New York City on the broadcast that aired Sunday (Aug. 30), but when Doja Cat hit the awards show, she took things out of the Five Boroughs — and off planet, for that matter. Strutting around on a set that melded lunar landscape with Tron and surrounded by dancers decked out in outfits that fell somewhere between biohazard and Barbarella, Doja delivered her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash “Say So” as well as “Like That.” With green hair and a sparkly reptilian body suit, Doja Cat looked like she could’ve stepped out of an episode of the original Star Trek series in all its swingin’ sixties sci-fi garish glory. Featured guests Nicki Minaj and Gucci Mane weren’t present, but she did have a few...
Ariana Grande Shows Love For Lady Gaga and More Best Social Media Moments From the 2020 MTV VMAs
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards looked a little different this year thanks to COVID-19, but the stars and performers still managed to pull off an impressive, partially-remote takeover of New York City. A variety of artists — from BTS, Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga to Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker and Blackbear, JP Saxe and Julia Michaels — graced stages all over town, and Twitter had a lot to say about all of it. The MTV VMAs broadcasted live from Barclays Center (and beyond) in New York City on Sunday (Aug. 30). Check out the full winners’ list here, and see some of the best social media moments and reactions by stars and fans alike below. i’m living for all these vma performances — faouzia (@faouzia) August 31, 2020 Midnight sky is IIIIIITTTTTT — Zara Larsson (@za...
Megan Thee Stallion Pays Tribute to Victims of Police Brutality During Virtual Concert
Megan Thee Stallion took a powerful moment during her first virtual concert on Saturday (Aug. 29) to honor Black victims of police brutality. Wearing a sparkly jeweled lingerie-style outfit and backed by a several dancers, the hour-long paid livestream featured a twerk-filled set of Billboard Hot 100 hits such as “WAP,” “Savage” and “Hot Girl Summer.” Early on in the high energy performance, which had the production of an arena show minus the audience, Meg slowed things down to remember the lives of Black men, women and children who’ve been killed or injured at the hands of police. As the stage lights went down, names including Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor appeared on a large screen with a sh...
Bad Bunny Addresses Racism, Elections & More In Surprise Song ‘Compositor Del Año’: Listen
Bad Bunny may have been named songwriter of the year at the 2020 ASCAP Latin Music Awards in July, but that hasn’t stopped people on social media from questioning his victory due to his sometimes explicit lyrics. But the artist has a response to his critics, and it comes in the form of new music. In a surprise track released Sunday (Aug. 30), Bunny sends a message to his haters, expressing that there are more important issues going on in the world. “They fight because they gave me composer of the year but not for what matters,” he belts in the song. Called “Compositor del Año” (and with a Soundcloud link that ends in “f–k2020”), the Puerto Rican artist opens up about the ongoing social issues such as racism, immigration, the importance of voting and much more. Sampling Little R...
Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Old Girl’s Challenge for a Drum-Off: ‘Your Move!!!’
It is on! Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has finally accepted a challenge by Nandi Bushell. The 10-year-old British girl issued the drum battle in an Aug. 17 YouTube video during which she covered the band’s hit “Everlong.” The 51-year-old rocker responded in a tweet from the band’s official account on Saturday (Aug. 29). “Challenge accepted,” he wrote, tagging the young musician. “Haven’t played these songs in a loooooong time…..thanks for the inspiration!!!” “Your move,” he added before noting that he’s playing on his daughter Harper’s drum set in the accompanying video. In the 5-minute clip, Grohl shares that he’s seen all of Bushell’s videos. “You’re an incredible drummer, and ...
Katy Perry Drops New ‘Smile’ Videos for ‘Champagne Problems’ & ‘Tucked’: Watch
Katy Perry continues to treat fans with new music videos for songs on her latest album, Smile. In the days leading up to — and following — the Friday (Aug. 28) release of Smile, the 35-year-old pop star has dropped daily installments as part of her “Smile Video Series” on YouTube. So far, she’s shared visuals for songs “Never Really Over,” “Harleys in Hawaii,” “Cry About It Later,” “Tucked” and “Champagne Problems.” Perry unveiled her fifth studio set just days after giving birth to her first daughter, Daisy Dove, with fiancé Orlando Bloom. In the lead-up to Smile‘s release, Perry dropped the trippy animated video for “Never Really Over,” which takes viewers on a VR journey thro...
How to Watch the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards are going down this weekend, and the ceremony plans to safely celebrate plenty of firsts. The evening’s host Keke Palmer will be the first woman of color to host the VMAs since then-MTV VJ Downtown Julie Brown co-hosted in 1986-87. “It’s an opportunity for representation. Just knowing that someone who looks like me will get the opportunity to see me up there, which will make it more possible for them to see it for themselves. I want to give it my best so I can let them know what’s possible for them — and they can obviously go beyond that,” Palmer told Billboard in an interview Friday (Aug. 28), two days before her big night. But it’s a big night for others taking the stage with the TV debut performances of t...
