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Selena Gomez Channels ‘Elegant Opulence’ at First SAG Awards
The postponement of the 2022 awards season influenced the look that star stylist Kate Young put together for Selena Gomez to wear at Sunday night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. “It feels strange to be so late and just starting [with awards season],” says Young, who did a final fitting with Gomez on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 26. “It’s been a long time for everyone, so we talked a lot about elegant opulence, the idea of something that feels glamorous and fancy. I think everyone is going to be excited about dressing up.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Only Murders in the Building actress, attending her first SAG Awards ceremony as part of the Hulu show’s nominated cast for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series...
Big Sean Denies That’s His Big Sean On The Internets, Nintendo Switch Trends For Wrong Reasons
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: NurPhoto / Getty An alleged photo of Big Sean’s penis has made it onto the Internets. The Detroit rapper has already denied that that’s his member floating up and down your timelines, next to a Nintendo Switch no less. However, as history has shown, the allegations is traveling much further than the truth ever. Since the image of the “Blessed” rapper’s supposed johnson went viral, the commentary has been fast and furious about his name being Big Sean. Any puns are totally not intended. Per The Shade Room, which should be a hint at the claims veracity, the pic began circulating amongst Sean’s friends before making it’s way across the Internet. Have you ever heard of a dude sharing pics of stuff with his homies? Exactly. As for Sean’s take, “This is n...
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HHW Premiere: Your Old Droog — “Purple Rain (Game, Blouses)” [Stream]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Your Old Droog / YOD Your Old Droog made his official debut back in 2014 with a pair of eponymously-named projects that displayed the early promise and masterful abilities of the talented yet mystifying lyricist. The Ukrainian-American rapper confidently emerges once more with the track “Purple Rain (Game, Blouses),” giving credence to YOD’s continued rise in notoriety and prominence in under a decade at that. Having himself a busy 2021, Your Old Droog released the reflective TIME album, and that project was followed by the high concept themes heard across the Space Bar album. Along with those releases, YOD locked in with the prolific Tha God Fahim for a pair of collaborative projects, The Wolf on Wall St. and the cleverly-titled Tha YOD Fahim respec...
Leikeli47 To Complete Trilogy With Third Album ‘Shape Up,’ Shares New Single “BITM”
Leikeli47 has announced Shape Up, the third and final installment in her “Beauty Series” trilogy. Due from Hardcover/RCA, the album follows 2017’s Wash & Set and 2018’s Acrylic. In a 2019 interview with The Fader, the Los Angeles-based rapper spoke about how beauty salons are sacred spaces for Black women and how the environment inspired her album series. “I wanted to create a body of work that spoke to not looking like what you actually are going through,” Leikeli47 said. “When we’re in our nail salons, you never know just how much you relate to the person that’s sitting next to you.” “Sometimes we walk into our hair salons with a lot on our minds — or maybe it’s a great day, you just never know. But you walk out of there feeling like a million bucks and not looking like anything that...
Watch LCD Soundsystem Perform “Thrills” and “Yr City’s a Sucker” on SNL
LCD Soundsystem were the musical guests on this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live, performing “Thrills” and “Yr City’s a Sucker” from their 2005 self-titled LP. The band also joined a musical number about the NYC subway cosplaying the Guardian Angels, with James Murphy as Curtis Sliwa, most recently the GOP candidate in the 2021 NYC mayoral race. The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York opened the show with “Prayer for Ukraine,” and former SNL writer John Mulaney hosted, joking about his December 2020 intervention and subsequent stint in rehab. Check it out below. The episode was the fifth hosted by Mulaney, who joined Steve Martin, Candace Bergen, Paul Rudd, Elliott Gould, Tina Fey, and Conan O’Brien in a sketch about a club for five-time hosts. Last week LCD Soundsystem announced two r...
Watch Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York Open SNL With “Prayer for Ukraine”
Rather than commencing with a typical comedic sketch, this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live opened with a performance by the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York. The choir sang “Prayer for Ukraine” following an introduction by SNL cast members Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong. The chorus performed behind a table dotted with votive candles that spelled “Kyiv,” Ukraine’s capital. The musical cold open was performed as a tribute to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Watch the performance below. Last night’s episode of SNL was hosted by John Mulaney. LCD Soundsystem returned as musical guests following their 2017 slot on the show. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Opens With Tribute Song to Ukraine: Watch
Saturday Night Live normally kicks off each show with some humor, but the comedy sketch series opened with a tribute performance to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York performed a “Prayer for Ukraine” during the opening of SNL on Saturday on Feb. 26. Cast members Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introduced the choir. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The choir sang the melancholy tune in front of a live audience and a table of candles that spelled the name of Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv. Russian troops launched an attack on Ukraine this week. The ongoing invasion involves explosions and airstrikes on the city. Watch the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York on SNL below, and see the full episode on Hulu here. The streaming service is...
Tina Fey, Steve Martin & Paul Rudd Induct John Mulaney Into ‘SNL’ Five-Timers Club: Watch
Fellow five-time hosts Paul Rudd, Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Elliot Gould and Candice Bergen, as well as Conan O’Brien, inducted John Mulaney into Saturday Night Live‘s Five-Timers Club during the Feb. 26 episode. “Not to be a total b—-, but my Five-Timers show in December was supposed to be a lot better. That is before the whole cast decided to call in sick,” Rudd said, referring to his year-end episode that was interrupted by the surge in omicron cases and ended up only having a few castmembers in attendance. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “They all had COVID,” Bergen told Rudd, to which Martin joked, “So what? I have COVID right now. I got it from the Queen.” When Mulaney enters, Martin greets him with “Ah, Megan Mullally, as I live and breathe.” Bergen congratulates him on his...
LCD Soundsystem Performs ‘Thrills’ & ‘Yr City’s a Sucker’ From 2005 Debut on ‘SNL’: Watch
LCD Soundsystem took a trip down memory lane during its Feb. 26 appearance on Saturday Night Live. In an unusual move, the Brooklyn-born band performed a pair of deep cuts from its 2005 self-titled debut album instead of promoting new music. The electronic group, fronted by James Murphy, opened with “Thrills” and finished with “Yr City’s a Sucker.” LCD — which consists of Murphy, Pat Mahoney, Tyler Pope, Nancy Whang, Al Doyle and Korey Richey — also made a cameo as guardian angels during the “Subway Churro” musical sketch, featuring host John Mulaney. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The comedian returned as host for the fifth time, making him an official member of the NBC sketch comedy show’s Five-Timers Club. Mulaney was a writer on SNL for si...
5 Best Moments From New Edition, Charlie Wilson & Jodeci’s Culture Tour Concert in New York
The R&B, soul and funk vibes were draped all over New York City on Saturday night (Feb. 26), when the New Edition: The Culture Tour with Charlie Wilson + Jodeci took over Madison Square Garden. In collaboration with the Black Promoters Collection, who organized the tour, R&B legends New Edition, Wilson and Jodeci intended to give fans a night to remember, and they did just that as concert-goers went home with more than they expected. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fans of all ages filled up the iconic halls of MSG to get a feel of some vintage energy that was brought upon by some of the best R&B acts ever to grace the stage. Jodeci kicked things off right on time, running through their hits while Wilson blew the roof off the joint ...
Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Call Me if You Get Lost’ Goes Gold
Tyler, The Creator has been awarded two gold certifications on the same day. On Tuesday, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) honored the rapper with one gold certification for his June LP, Call Me If You Get Lost, and another for its lead single “WUSYANAME” featuring NBA YoungBoy and Ty Dolla $ign. Released via Columbia Records, Call Me If You Get Lost is Tyler’s sixth studio album and includes additional guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Lil Wayne, Domo Genesis, Brent Faiyaz, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams, Teezo Touchdown, Fana Hues and Daisy World. Tyler produced the album himself, alongside Jamie xx and Jay Versace. The Los Angeles rapper embarked on a tour for the project earlier this month. Joined by Uchis, and Touchdown, as well as Vince Staples, the series kicked of...
Kodak Black Lives the Luxury Lifestyle in New “On Everything” Music Video
Kodak Black has returned with a music video for “On Everything.” The track is included on his new LP Back For Everything, which came out on Friday. In the visual, Black is living the luxury lifestyle. Decked out in a crisp white suit and silver chain, the rapper flexes in front of a sports car and airplane. The montage is cut with clips of him at home wearing a ski mask. “She dressin’ up in her dress, she say for the sake of our love,” Black raps. “I’ma rose gold all your diamonds and accessories too.” Back For Everything marks Black’s first full-length release since last summer’s Haitian Boy Kodak mixtape. Last week, the rapper shared another music video for the single “I Wish,” showing him turning up with friends. In other music news, Billie Eilish and Finneas teamed up for the new song ...
