Fresh off his shot at rappers, Eric Benet says black R&B artists are getting shaded … by white singers and the music biz, in general, and he calls it a clear case of history repeating itself. The singer was on Van Lathan’s ‘The Red…
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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Singer Billie Eilish Scores Millions with Universal Music
Billie Eilish is a newly-minted millionaire, because we’ve learned the 16-year-old singer is raking in $ 2.6 million for an advance on her music. We’ve obtained her minor’s contract that was filed in L.A. County Superior Court. It says she inked a…
Fat Joe Shoots Down Eric Benet"s Take on Rap Music and White Supremacy
Fat Joe thinks Eric Benet is TRIPPINNNN’ by saying “rich and famous” rappers that glorify the darker sides of hip-hop are proxies to white supremacy … ‘cause they’re just tunes, bro. We got the legendary New York MC over on the West Coast Monday…
Monday, August 6, 2018
Drake Dropped $14k for Grills Worn for "In My Feelings" Music Video
Drake spent a small fortune — by normie standards — to decorate his chompers with serious bling for his “In My Feelings” music video … and he ordered ‘em just in the nick of time. Our Drizzy sources say … the rapper hit up celeb jeweler…
Saturday, August 4, 2018
James Harden Reveals His Superhero Theme Music
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden understands what Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and Darkwing Duck have already proved … that if you’re gonna be a hero, you gotta have some theme music. We got Harden cruising the streets of…
Friday, August 3, 2018
Rick Genest Commits Suicide; Lady Gaga Mourns Death of Music Video Co-Star
Rick Genest, a model best known to music fans for his appearance in Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” video, was found dead in his Montreal home on Wednesday.
He was 32 years old.
According to local reports, the Canadian model took his own life, although no further details are available at this time.
In a message on Facebook, Genest’s management company said he “was loved by all those who had the chance to meet him and know him.”
Translated from French, this is what the message reads:
The whole dulcedo family is shocked and pained by this tragedy. Zombie boy, Rico, was loved by all those who had the chance to meet him and know him. Icon of the artistic scene and the fashion world, this innovator, against popular culture, has been able to charm all hearts.
We received the unfortunate news at the beginning of the afternoon and members of the team have come to support his family and relatives in this dark and difficult moment.
We want to present our deepest condolences and the legend will survive human.
Thank you zb for these beautiful moments in your company and for your radiant smile.
Lady Gaga, meanwhile, who has spoken out often about her own struggles with mental health and about the challenges others face in this area, also paid tribute to Genest on Instagram.
T”he suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating,” the artist wrote, adding:
“We have to work harder to change the culture, bring Mental Health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can’t talk about it. If you are suffering, call a friend or family today.
“We must save each other.”
The singer subsequently added two other messages along these same sad lines:
FIRST:
Kindness and mental health aren’t one time practices. They aren’t just to do list items.
This fall, in partnership with @btwfoundation, I’ll explore the power of habits to build cultures of kindness and wellness.
SECOND:
Science tells us that it takes 21 days to form a habit, if you are suffering from Mental Health issue I beckon for today to be your first day or a continuation of the work you’ve been doing.
Reach out if you’re in pain, and if you know someone who is, reach out to them too.
Genest holds a Guinness World Record for the most insect tattoos on his body (a total of 176), as well as another record for the most human bone tattoos at 139.
Prior to his passing, Genest was involved with the Home Depot Canada Foundation, an organization that aims to bring awareness to youth homelessness.
Per iHeartRadio, Genest found work as a model after being featured in the Gaga’s aforementioned music video, modeling for magazines such as GQ, Vanity Fair, and Vogue Hommes.
May he rest in peace.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Lil Wayne Gets American Music Awards for Country Hits, Sorry Little Big Town
Lil Wayne done gone country as a member of Little Big Town, at least that’s what the good people at the American Music Awards think … TMZ has learned. Clearly, somebody done screwed up and sources familiar with the blunder tell us Weezy just…
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Richie Sambora is Down to Keep Making Music with Orianthi Despite Split
Richie Sambora is in an incredibly good mood despite some sad news in his love life — and it might be because he’s down to keep a working relationship with his now-ex. We got the Bon Jovi guitarist Wednesday at LAX just a day after he and longtime…
Richie Sambora is Down to Keep Making Music with Orianthi Despite Split
Richie Sambora is in an incredibly good mood despite some sad news in his love life — and it might be because he’s down to keep a working relationship with his now-ex. We got the Bon Jovi guitarist Wednesday at LAX just a day after he and longtime…
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Justin Bieber Implies No More New Music Before Marrying Hailey Baldwin
Justin Bieber is getting his priorities in order on the heels of a new hit song … implying that his wedding with Hailey Baldwin will come before any more new music. JB was out with his fiancee Sunday in NYC when he got asked by a bunch…
Justin Bieber Implies No More New Music Before Marrying Hailey Baldwin
Justin Bieber is getting his priorities in order on the heels of a new hit song … implying that his wedding with Hailey Baldwin will come before any more new music. JB was out with his fiancee Sunday in NYC when he got asked by a bunch…
Janet Jackson Spotlights Racism and Terrorism at Panorama Music Festival
Janet Jackson changed up her act Saturday night at the Panorama Music Festival in Randall’s Island, New York, by starting her set with a song that not many people know but has a deep message. Janet hit the stage with “The Skin Game (Part 1),” the b…
Janet Jackson Spotlights Racism and Terrorism at Panorama Music Festival
Janet Jackson changed up her act Saturday night at the Panorama Music Festival in Randall’s Island, New York, by starting her set with a song that not many people know but has a deep message. Janet hit the stage with “The Skin Game (Part 1),” the b…
Monday, July 23, 2018
Janet Jackson Shoots New Music Video, But Keeps the Music Under Wraps
Janet Jackson sure knows how to build hype over her forthcoming studio album — her first in 3 years — and did just that by assembling a stealth rhythm nation in New York. The “Unbreakable” singer was shooting a music video in Brooklyn Monday with…
Friday, July 13, 2018
Ariana Grande "God Is A Woman" Music Video Radiates Big Vagina Energy
Ariana Grande has done it again in what might be her best music video yet. "God Is A Woman" dropped on Friday, and the video is a true work of art.
Fair warning, both the not-so-subtle imagery and Ariana herself push the boundaries of what some consider appropriate for a music video.
She"s radiating what some might call Big Vagina Energy. Take a look:
Ariana Grande"s "God Is A Woman" music video takes viewers on an artistic tour of the sacred feminine.
We mentioned that some of her imagery was not especially subtle and potentially crossed some lines.
What we meant by that is, well, Ariana is showing off a whole bunch of vagina shapes. (She pushes the envelope further than that, as you"ll soon witness)
As far as the Big Vagina Energy is concerned, see what we mean right here:
In addition to hoola hooping through the galactic core, we also see Ariana lounging on her side, apparently wearing nothing but paint and a ponytail.
Ariana is wearing some selective body paint to cover the bare essentials, but most of her essentials are still bare.
The paint-streaked water that looks like it came from the mother of all bath bombs (a MOABB) takes a very particular shape: a vagina.
Here, we are using that term vagina colloquially to refer to the entire pubic area — the paint defines labia and even hints at a clitoris. If you missed that, look again.
In art, an almond shaped aura around a person is often referred to as a mandorla (not a mandala, that"s unrelated).
This artistic device is used to depict a holy figure or someone sacred. Ariana Grande, who was raised Catholic, is fusing this symbol with the vagina to make a powerful statement.
This gif, folks, is the least subtle of all. Which, given the contents of Ariana"s absolutely stunning music video, is saying something.
Here, we see Ariana straddling the globe like a divine figure, with one hand between her legs.
But it is the other hand that is even pore provocative, as she strokes and appears to finger the eye of a hurricane, however briefly.
Both hurricanes and galaxies (which, again, she is shown hula-hooping) have been pointed out as feminine imagery — which can be a touch cissexist.
Ariana is taking things a step further by lovingly inserting her fingers into the hurricane.
(With those nails! Ouch!)
Ariana"s "God Is A Woman" music video is not devoid of men.
For a brief moment, she writhes in the air above a bed covered in writhing, unclothed men — though these men are covered by white foam.
We hope that everyone understands the symbolism of white foam in this context.
There is another moment in which Ariana dances as if she were the wick in a candle flame.
Remember the vagina imagery of when she lounges in the paint? That"s back in full force with the shape of the candle flame.
And then, of course, there is the end.
The music video has some strange moments, and during some of them, the music even pauses for a few seconds for something else to happen.
But we have to talk about this last bit.
Before the video fades to black, Ariana Grande recreates Michelango"s famous "The Creation of Adam," a fresco mural from within the Sistine Chapel.
This time, however, she is part of a host of women taking the position of God, and she is reaching out to a woman who is in the position of Adam.
This is so deeply gorgeous.
Ariana is one of the greatest musical talents to ever live. This music video is an absolute gift to her fans and to the world.
Check it out:
Monday, July 9, 2018
Rick Ross Sued Over "Maybach Music" Tagline
Rick Ross’ entire “Maybach Music” marketing strategy is a rip-off, jacked from a 2007 track with a similar name … so says a rapper in a new suit. We broke the story … Ishaq R. Muhammad — aka Young Muhammad — threatened to sue Da Boss back in…
Rick Ross Sued Over "Maybach Music" Tagline
Rick Ross’ entire “Maybach Music” marketing strategy is a rip-off, jacked from a 2007 track with a similar name … so says a rapper in a new suit. We broke the story … Ishaq R. Muhammad — aka Young Muhammad — threatened to sue Da Boss back in…
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Marilyn Manson Founding Member Auction Includes Guitars & Sheet Music
Several guitars once owned by Marilyn Manson’s leading guitarist, Daisy Berkowitz, including the one he used to record “Dope Hat,” are being auctioned off in the wake of his death. Daisy Berkowitz was the alias of Scott Putesky, who…
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Madonna"s Love Letter to "Justify My Love" Music Vid Model Up for Auction
Madonna was crushing hard on the model she famously kissed in her 1990 “Justify My Love” video, and professed it in a love letter … which could be yours, but not for cheap. The Material Girl sent the handwritten letter to Amanda Cazalet in…
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Iman Shumpert Is NOT Releasing Music With Teyana Taylor, Here"s Why
Iman Shumpert says he doesn’t need his wife’s help with his rap career … ‘cause releasing songs with Teyana Taylor will only HURT his music goals!! The NBA star told us he takes his rap seriously … and if he blows up ‘cause of songs he released…
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