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Jennifer Lopez unveiled the first look at her next big-screen role in Kiss of the Spider Woman on Thursday (June 5). In the teaser trailer, J.Lo stars as Ingrid Luna, an Old Hollywood actress whose litany of dazzling, song-and-dance roles are dreamt up by a pair of prisoners (played by Diego Luna and Tonatiuh) stuck in a prison cell during the closing days of Argentina’s Dirty War. “Come and find me, hear my song,” the superstar sings as a montage of clips from the movie musical flash across the screen. In one, she emerges from her bathtub in an ornate,…

Wax-A-Million dropped his sole studio album Who You Think It Is via Diamond Ring Records in 2001, and now, over two decades later, one of its tracks is going viral thanks to a TikTok trend.The Detroit rapper’s “Ain’t Got No Panties On,” which can be heard below, received regional airplay and minor national attention in the early 2000s thanks to a music video that aired on the music video block BET: Uncut. It first dropped in 1998 and later appeared on Wax-A-Million’s 2001 debut album. It wasn’t a hit at the time, but that’s changing now thanks to thousands of…

Image Image Credit Warner Bros. TV / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Victoria Monét is launching a five-city book tour for her debut children’s book, “Everywhere You Are.” The book aims to ease separation anxiety in kids and support parents balancing work and family. Each tour stop includes a signed copy, photo opportunities and a chance to connect with the Grammy Award-winning artist. Victoria Monét is going on the road, just maybe not for what you’d expect. On Wednesday (June 4), the “On My Mama” singer announced a small signing and meet-and-greet tour for her upcoming…

Top Dawg Entertainment singer SiR had his 2024 tour stop in Toronto canceled, and he made his return north of the border for a show on Wednesday (June 4). During his performance, SiR placed the blame for his original cancellation on Drake. In a clip from the performance, SiR says that he was “caught in the middle of a beef I ain’t have s–t to do with,” referencing the ongoing feud between the Toronto rapper and Kendrick Lamar. However, SiR quickly walked back the claims and said it was the venue — which is co-owned by Drizzy — that cancelled…

How would you describe the year in albums so far?We’re halfway through 2025, and despite a few blockbuster releases—Playboi Carti’s MUSIC, The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow, Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos—the year’s most compelling albums have mostly come from newer artists still earning their stripes.That’s a good thing. Even in a fractured cultural landscape, there are clear signs of a deep bench in both hip-hop and pop. In particular, it’s been a strong year for debuts: K-pop star Jennie, rising R&B talent SAILORR, and UK rap standout Central Cee all delivered some of the best releases of the year.That…

Image Image Credit Randy Holmes / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Leon Thomas brought a standout vocal and guitar performance of “Not Fair” to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The track is part of his latest project, ‘MUTT Deluxe: HEEL,’ which also features collaborations with Kehlani, Big Sean and Halle. This marks another major performance moment for Thomas, following his recent sets on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” and “A COLORS SHOW.” Leon Thomas really is as multifaceted as they come. He writes, produces, sings, and as we’ve seen time and time again, he’s a pretty impressive guitarist too.…

Billboard is continuing to expand its global footprint with the launch of Billboard Africa, which was announced Wednesday night (June 4) at our inaugural Global Power Players event in London. In partnership with Global Venture Partners, Billboard Africa will continue Billboard‘s commitment to highlighting major developments within the African music industry and embracing the continent’s diverse voices and rich stories through events, awards and exclusive multimedia content. The platform aims to become the leading hub for African music and culture, strengthening ties between artists and fans as well as the local music economy. “We are thrilled to launch Billboard Africa,…

Lil Wayne is gearing up for the release of the long-awaited Tha Carter VI.On Thursday, Weezy F. Baby took to his Instagram Story to post an AI-generated video that pieces together every Tha Carter album cover. The clip also includes song snippets from some of his biggest songs: “Go DJ,” “Hustler Musik,” “A Milli,” “6 Foot 7 Foot,” “Uproar,” and “Mountains,” which is set to appear on Tha Carter VI.The forthcoming installation is set to arrive on June 6. This week, the New Orleans artist also announced Tha Carter VI Tour, which will see him perform in 34 cities across…

Samuel L. Jackson relived a terrifying brush with death and a busted knee during his first-ever podcast appearance. Jackson recounted how he was dragged by a moving subway train in New York City just days before Christmas in 1988. Speaking on the Mad, Sad & Bad podcast hosted by Paloma Faith, the Pulp Fiction icon detailed the moment his foot got caught in the door of the last car on the A train at a long station platform. “I was in the middle door of the last car, and it was a long-a*s train station,” Jackson said. “And when the…

Image Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: GloRilla’s new single “Typa” drops on Friday (June 6) and presumably samples Keyshia Cole’s 2005 hit “Love.” The track was apparently first previewed during her Coachella set, sparking buzz across social media. “Typa” is her first solo release since her debut album, GLORIOUS, dropped in 2024. GloRilla is adding to her 2025 run with a new release set to drop on Friday (June 6). The Memphis rapper took to Instagram on Wednesday (June 4) to announce her next single, “Typa.” The track presumably samples Keyshia Cole’s “Love,” one of the California icon’s most recognizable…