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Lizzo Reveals That She Was "Blindsided" By Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
During an appearance on the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast on Thursday (December 19), Lizzo addressed the sexual and racial harassment lawsuits that she faces from three of her ex-dancers. The 36-year-old Grammy-winning musician said she was "comple...
Dec 20, 2024
Questlove Directing Upcoming 'Saturday Night Live' Music Documentary Celebrating 50 Years Of SNL Live Performances
Saturday Night Live is currently celebrating its 50th season and has some special events scheduled in early 2025 in recognition of the big anniversary. NBC announced on Thursday (December 19) that Questlove is directing an upcoming three-hour documenta...
Dec 20, 2024
The Last Two Sam Goody Stores Are Set To Close In Early 2025
Sam Goody, the one time giant record store chain that shaped music, video, and entertainment retail in the late-20th century, is set to close its last two remaining stores in early 2025. Sam Goody was once a staple of malls and shopping centers through...
Dec 19, 2024
New Trailer Released For Upcoming Netflix Avicii Documentary, 'I'm Tim'
A new documentary on the late DJ-producer Avicii is set to premiere on Netflix on December 31. Avicii - I'm Tim tells the life story of the musician - born Tim Bergling - in mostly his own words. A new trailer for the music documentary premiered on Wed...
Dec 19, 2024
Pharrell Williams Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador During Ceremony In Paris
On Tuesday (December 17), Pharrell Williams received the honor of being named UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador for Artistic Education and Entrepreneurship during a ceremony in Paris. Williams' new role for the United Nations cultural agency involves promot...
Dec 19, 2024
Mariah Carey Brings Her Christmas Time Tour To A Close In Brooklyn, And Autographs Rihanna's Breast
Mariah Carey finished off her Christmas Time holiday tour in style on Tuesday night (December 17). Following her cancellation of three recent shows due to the flu, the Queen of Christmas made a triumphant return to the stage at Brooklyn's Barclays Cent...
Dec 19, 2024
Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Alice In Chains Among Those Who Misused Covid Relief Funds
According to a new report from Business Insider, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Alice in Chains, Marshmello, and other artists apparently spent massive amounts of COVID relief grant money on luxury items, travel, and themselves. Senator Gary Peters called it ...
Dec 19, 2024
Carly Pearce Helps Her Pal Michael Bublé Make His Debut At The Opry
On Sunday (December 15), Michael Bublé made his celebrated debut at the Grand Ole Opry, and he has country star Carly Pearce to thank for the memorable experience. The pair of singers recently collaborated on the soulful holiday hit, "Maybe This Christ...
Dec 18, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo Is Donating Over $2 Million To Women's Charities Around The World
Olivia Rodrigo is donating more than $2 million from the proceeds of her 2024 GUTS World Tour to 10 global women's charities. The donations are a part of Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good initiative, which is focused on "building an equitable and just future for a...
Dec 18, 2024
SZA Enlists Ben Stiller To Star In 'Lana' Teaser Video, With Long-Delayed Album Set To Be Released On Friday
SZA shared a teaser video starring Ben Stiller on Instagram on Tuesday (December 17) to reveal that her long-awaited new album, Lana, is set to drop this Friday (Dec. 20). In the clip, Stiller is singing along to a new SZA song, "Drive," which is presu...
Dec 18, 2024