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One of the most musical shows on Broadway right now isn’t, in fact, a musical. Pop music has a tangible presence in, and is intrinsic to the fabric of, Kimberly Belflower’s play John Proctor Is the Villain. The story follows a group of girls from small-town Georgia who, amid the #MeToo era, are reading Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and starting to doubt that the titular protagonist is as morally upstanding as he’s often portrayed to be — just as a classmate and friend (played by Stranger Things star, and now Tony nominee, Sadie Sink) returns to town after a much gossiped-about…
The judge in Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation lawsuit against Milagro Gramz, real name Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, has issued a gag order against the gossip blogger.As reported by Law360, which listened in on the Wednesday (June 4) court hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid issued the gag order on Milagro, who is facing a lawsuit from Megan Thee Stallion for engaging in an alleged “campaign of harassment” against the rapper. Milagro is now banned from discussing Megan when it comes to the Tory Lanez case, for which he was found guilty of shooting Megan in the foot in July 2020.Milagro,…
Image Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Chris Brown’s new single “Holy Blindfold” drops on June 13, just days after his “Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour” begins. The trek includes added shows in major cities like Atlanta, London and Los Angeles due to high demand. With “Wall To Wall” trending on TikTok and a new era unfolding, Brown is celebrating 20 years in music with real momentum. Chris Brown is stepping into a new chapter. The R&B icon just announced “Holy Blindfold,” his first solo single of 2025, is set to drop on June 13 — five days after his…
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,…