Syleena Johnson has joined forces with actor and poet Omari Hardwick for a remix of her song “Monsters in the Closet.” On the reflective, diaristic track, Johnson opens up about her experience grappling with anxiety from past trauma and triggers, all within the context of navigating the entertainment industry. “Don’t believe everything that you see
The late Michael Jackson continues to make music history fourteen years after his death. The King of Pop’s magnum opus has tallied a total of 600 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. Thriller, Michael Jackson’s sixth solo studio LP, rose 42 spots to No. 63 on the latest Billboard 200. The 1980s-era classic is just
Where they from? Bochum, Germany. Man, I’m sick of talking about sports here, let’s talk about politics instead! [Watches 30 seconds of CNN], OK, you know what? Probably not a good idea either. Uh, uh, Thanksgiving is this Thursday! Any big plans? I’m gonna eat lots of food with my family and then, ah shit,
A$AP Rocky will stand trial over charges that he fired a gun at his former friend and collaborator in 2021, a US judge has ruled. The decision was reached Monday (November 20) during the second day of a preliminary hearing which Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, attended. Prosecutors say that Rocky pointed and fired a
Atlanta rapper Latto has continuously bet on herself this year, scoring the winning ticket to success. The 24-year-old artist’s achievements and her role as a leader of the next generation of female MCs are evident. Her big wins make her a clear winner, so it’s only fitting that Latto closes out the year as the cover star for XXL magazine’s
Order’s up for those who have been crossing their fingers for Hulu to once again kill it with another exceptional promotion this Black Friday. No crimes to be solved here by Charles, Oliver, and Mabel – we’ve got all the details on the Hulu’s Black Friday deal for 2023. And grab your popcorn, because it’s
When Blue Bloods was on the bubble last season as rising costs threatened the long-running series with cancellation, it was inevitable that it wasn’t long for this world. With today’s news that Blue Bloods is ending, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the economics of the broadcast networks are becoming more constrained by the day. Is
Abe Stoklasa — who made his name in Nashville as a highly respected songwriter and musician — has died at the age of 38. Nashville’s Tennessean newspaper reports that Stoklasa died on Friday (Nov. 17) of “undetermined causes.” Multiple social media posts suggest that he had battled cancer prior to his death, but that is unconfirmed as
Ciara and Chris Brown’s single “How We Roll” is now a top 10 hit at urban radio. The song moves from No. 11 to No. 10 this week, with 3,379 spins and garnering an audience impression of 6.6 million, according to Mediabase. On Billboard, “How We Roll” is No. 14 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart
Slim Thug has apologized following the backlash over his insensitive comments about Cassie Ventura after she sued Diddy for rape and domestic abuse. Thug implied the singer was not a victim, suggesting she was only out to make money from the Bad Boy Records mogul. He also cast doubt on her allegations because she didn’t
We humans may not be treating it as such, but this pale blue dot of ours called Earth is the only place we’ve got. Yet through constant pollution, wanton natural resource extraction, and unchecked deforestation are causing our home to get hotter and more common “100 year” natural disasters. And as such, some big names
A fan of Robbie Williams has died after falling down six rows of seats during the singer’s Sydney concert at the Allianz Stadium last week. A spokesperson for Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital has reportedly confirmed that the fan – a woman in her 70s – died on Monday (November 20) according to a report from
Buy Latto’s XXL Magazine Cover Story Here Hope You KnowAnointing herself a leader of the newest generation of female MCs and on the cusp of megastardom, Latto is taking her roles very seriously.Interview: Vanessa SattenImages: Ahmed KlinkEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands in December. “I’m always hopping in somebody DM [with]
Vincent D’Onofrio has been in the film and television game a very long time. The Daredevil star made his film debut in 1983 in The First Turn-On!, with his first TV role coming three years later in two episodes of The Equalizer. Since then, he has been all across the big and small screens. Amongst
NBC is wasting no time getting their beloved programming back on the air. This should make TV Fanatic everywhere very happy. Every time a new schedule comes out, readers ask, “But what about NBC?” As it turns out, your wait for your favorite NBC shows to return is almost over. That’s right. NBC is coming
Garth Brooks‘ Las Vegas residency is getting even bigger. On Monday (Nov. 20), the singer announced 18 new dates for his Garth Brooks/Plus One Las Vegas Residency, all of which will take place in the back half of 2024. Of course, Brooks’ calendar is well-stocked in the months leading up to the new slate of
Mariah Carey, affectionately known as the Queen of Christmas, appeared at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday to perform her modern classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Donning a white minidress with knee-high boots, the iconic singer delivered an enchanting rendition of her holiday song for the first time at an awards
Yo, check this out! So, Wale’s been caught up in this wild Cassie / Diddy stuff. The digital streets are saying Diddy was out here dangling him over a balcony, because he was working with Cassie against Diddy’s wishes. Wale was not here for the BS. He said that idea is straight-up fakery. They charge
Roughly six months ago, the hardcore outfit Year of the Knife found themselves in an extremely precarious situation, as each of their members were injured in a major van accident while on tour. Though no one’s injuries were particularly life-threatening, the band’s vocalist Madi Watkins was so banged up she had to spend months recovering
Daft Punk have officially released the ‘drumless edition’ of their last album, ‘Random Access Memories’. The French house pioneers have dropped the track-by-track reimagining of the iconic 2013 record, all without drums. “This version strips away all drum and percussive elements from the album, giving listeners the ability to dive deeper into the layers of