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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Pleads Guilty for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty, who was convicted of first-degree attempted rape in 1995, has pleaded guilty for failing to register as a sex offender. Via NBC News and Pitchfork, he had initially pleaded not guilty, but in August reached a deal with prosecutors, and formally entered a guilty plea yesterday, September 9th. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 24th, 2022. In July of 2019, Petty moved from New York to California, at which time he was legally required to register. Law enforcement officials noted his failure to do so during a November 2019 traffic stop in Beverly Hills and arrested him. Petty walked free after posting $20,000 bail, but found himself arrested again in March of 2020 because he still hadn’t registered as a sex offender. In that instance,...
Ed Sheeran Is Set To Give You ‘Shivers’ At The 2021 VMAs
Earlier this week, Ed Sheeran unveiled his latest single “Shivers,” a caffeinated but tender bit of dance-pop that marked a far cry from the initial vampire vibes he sent out with “Bad Habits” when that dropped in late June. Here’s some good news: Sheeran will perform at the 2021 VMAs in only two days — and he’s bringing his fizzy-crush new song along with him. Both tunes are set to appear on his upcoming fourth album =, along with “Visiting Hours,” and they fit squarely in his wheelhouse, sensitive singer-songwriter constructs that embrace the largesse of pop. This space is where he’s spent a decade forging a comfortable path. It’s also what makes Sheeran such a charismatic performer, something he’ll bring back to the VMA s...
Normani Is Ready For You Now
By Ilana Kaplan The release of her debut album is not something Normani has taken lightly. She’s spent the past few years consumed by pressure from the outside world: people’s opinions and expectations of the type of music she should be creating and the type of artist they envisioned her to be. She considered whether her music was “Black enough,” if she was neglecting the audience she built over the past six years or making sure everyone felt heard. But Normani was losing herself along the way. “I was very much in my head,” she tells MTV News, speaking over Zoom from her Los Angeles home. Looking to please everyone, admittedly, made the process “not fun.” But while it took a minute, Normani has found room for herself — and her own voice — in what will be her debut solo album. “I&...
Bop Shop VMA Edition: Songs From Chlöe, Lorde, Polo G, And More
Solar Power, Lorde’s long-awaited third album, is no Melodrama, but that’s kind of the whole point. The reclusive Kiwi pop singer and Best Cinematography nominee has come of age, an inevitability she addresses directly in “Secrets From a Girl (Who’s Seen It All).” It’s a gentle, guitar-led cut addressed to Lorde’s teenage self, although she knows her advice will likely go unheeded (“You can take it if you want it, these are just / Secrets from a girl who’s seen it all”). Does the song tiptoe into cheesy territory? Definitely, but as a longtime Lorde fan and fellow 25-year-old who also “couldn’t wait to turn 15 / Then you blink and it’s been 10 years,” I’m here for it. Come for the tender introspection, and stay for the free therapy (“Everybody wants the best for you / But you gotta want it...
SZA Shares New Song “The Anonymous Ones”: Stream
As SZA fans await news of her next album, the New Jersey singer has unveiled “The Anonymous Ones,” a new song off the soundtrack to the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. Stream it below. The track was written specifically for the coming-of-age movie by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Amandla Stenberg. The latter artist stars as Alana Beck and performs the song in the Dear Evan Hansen musical film, which hits theaters nationwide on September 24th. Production was handled by Rob Bisel and frequent SZA collaborator Carter Lang. “The Anonymous Ones” features SZA pointing out that everyone has hidden insecurities and fears no matter how well they seem put together. “All those anonymous ones/ Never name the quiet pain they bury,” the TDE signee sings. “Keep on keeping secrets that they ...
Sleigh Bells Share New Album Texis: Stream
Sleigh Bells return today with their new album, Texis. The New York noise-pop duo’s sixth studio set, released via Mom+Pop, has technically been in the works since 2017, and was recorded between members Alexis Krauss and Derek E. Miller’s homes. Texis spans 11 tracks in total, and includes the previously-released singles “Locus Laced,” “Justine Go Genesis,” and “True Seekers.” Though it’s been over a full decade now since Sleigh Bells’ acclaimed debut, Treats, Texis still feels right in line with the band’s gritty, proto-hyperpop roots. In an interview with Consequence, Krauss said Texis is her favorite Sleigh Bells record yet: “If you strip away all of my bullshit fireworks and the crashes and banging, if you strip away all the noise and the high end and the drums, there’s ...
Cage the Elephant on Covering Metallica’s “The Unforgiven”: “It’s Almost Like Their ‘Stairway to Heaven’”
Cage the Elephant were among the 53 artists to participate in the just-released covers compilation The Metallica Blacklist. Each act covered a track from “The Black Album,” with all proceeds from the release benefitting a charity of the artist’s choice and Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation. For their contribution to The Metallica Blacklist, Cage the Elephant took on the epic ballad “The Unforgiven.” Proof of the song’s universally captivating arrangement, Cage make it sound like their own song while preserving the grandeur and dynamics of the original. In an exclusive Q&A with Heavy Consequence, Cage the Elephant guitarist Nick Bockrath discussed the experience of covering “The Unforgiven,” the impact of “The Black Album,” and the legacy of Metallica. Advertisement Related Vid...
J Balvin Announces 2022 Jose Tour, Performs “In Da Getto” on Fallon: Watch
J Balvin stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night to announce he’s headed out on a world tour next year in support of his new album Jose. “There was rumors of you announcing a tour or going on tour, and you haven’t done anything or said anything that you’re going to. But is there anything you would like to tell me?” host Jimmy Fallon asked, leading Balvin to playfully quip, “Besides that I love you?” He continued: “Yes, we’re going on sale next week. Yes! Jose’s tour! We’re gonna start in the West. Are you guys ready?” The 27-date jaunt will kick off April in San Antonio before indeed heading west to Arizona and California. Balvin will then hit major cities including Las Vegas, Houston, Miami, and Boston before closing out the tour with a performance in San Juan,...
Skales – I Dey Miss You ft Imanse
Nigerian singer Skales is back on the block with another sweet single titled “I Dey Miss You” and he features Imanse. OHK Entertainment presents “I Dey Miss You“, a song by its lead act Skales which features Imanse, a budding Nigerian singer and songwriter. The new track follows Skales previous hit “This Your Body” with Davido. Skales is indeed having a good time as a married man as we can feel it in his music. The rapper turned singer puts some sweet melody on the track and we sure you gon like it. Listen, enjoy Skales – “I Dey Miss You” ft Imanse below. [embedded content] 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 proces...
Stonebwoy – Ariba ft Focalistic
Ghanaian music star Stonebwoy has a brand new song for his fans titled “Ariba” with Focalistic. Dancehall star Stonebwoy links up with South African music star Focalistic for his single “Ariba“. We didn’t see this collaboration coming but we are happy it is here now. Here we have a fusion of dancehall and Amapiano here and the resultant flavour is dope. Listen, enjoy Stonebwoy – “Ariba” ft Focalistic below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Stonebwoy_-_Ariba_ft_Focalistic_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download 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, blogg...
Lyta – Different Conversation (Live 4) ft Seyi Vibez
Check this beautiful new song coming from Lyta titled “Different Conversation” (Live 4) and he features Seyi Vibez. Marlian Music singer Lyta is back with a new piece of music “Different Conversation” (Live 4). The tune was hinted at a long time ago but was however postponed until now. On the track, he featured raving street pop act Seyi Vibez. “Different Conversation” is an inspiring tune where Lyta tells what gives him his daily motivation to do what he knows best. Listen, enjoy Lyta – “Different Conversation” ft Seyi Vibez below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lyta_-_Different_Conversation_ft_Seyi_Vibez_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins w...
Kacey Musgraves Releases New Album star-crossed: Stream
Get ready to fall apart: Kacey Musgraves has unveiled her new album star-crossed via MCA Nashville/Interscope Records. Stream it below. In a sit-down with Rolling Stone, the superstar singer revealed that she was inspired by Greek tragedies and her divorce from ex-husband Ruston Kelly when conceiving the album. “This last chapter of my life and this whole last year and chapter for our country — at its most simple form, it’s a tragedy,” she explained. “And then I started looking into why portraying a tragedy is actually therapeutic and why it is a form of art that has lasted for centuries. It’s because you set the scene, the audience rises to the climax of the problem with you, and then there’s resolve. There’s a feeling of resolution at the end. I was inspired by that.” Advertisement Relat...
