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Lin-Manuel Miranda Addresses ‘In the Heights’ Colorism Criticism: ‘We Fell Short’

Warner Bros.’ adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical In the Heights has been promoted as a long-overdue corrective to the underrepresentation of Latinos in Hollywood, yet during the film’s opening weekend, discussion trended online over the movie’s failure to accurately represent its namesake neighborhood’s Afro-Latino population. On Monday afternoon (June 14), Miranda responded to the […]

Wolf Alice Snags U.K. No. 1 With ‘Blue Weekend’

Wolf Alice is the leader of the pack. After two No. 2 albums in the U.K., the indie-rock outfit goes one better with Blue Weekend (Dirty Hit), which debuts atop the Official Albums Chart. Blue Weekend opens with 36,000 chart sales, eclipsing Royal Blood’s Typhoons for the biggest opening week for a British act in […]

Beyonce Wishes Twins Rumi and Sir a Happy Birthday

Beyoncé wrapped the weekend with a sweet birthday message to her 4-year-old twins. “What’s better than 1 gift… 2,” the homepage of her official website said on Sunday (June 13). “Happy birthday Rumi & Sir.” Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z, who are also parents to 9-year-old Blue Ivy, welcomed Rumi and Sir in 2017. Beyoncé shared […]

Nandi Bushell Discovers Linkin Park, Delivers ‘Awesome’ Cover of ‘Numb’

Linkin Park’s loving the latest rock cover from young music prodigy Nandi Bushell. The talented tween, who says she just discovered Linkin Park’s music this week, was inspired to post a high-energy cover on her drums of “Numb” this weekend. She also paid tribute to the late Chester Bennington, and paid compliments to the rest […]

Drake Gives Update on ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Album Release Date

Get ready for new music by Drake. On Saturday (June 12), the Toronto MC gave an update on the release date of his long-delayed upcoming album, Certified Lover Boy, during an interview at the Ultimate Rap League’s N.O.M.E. XI battle rap event. When asked about Certified Lover Boy’s release date, Drake laughed off not knowing […]

Nicki Minaj and Her Baby Are a Precious Pair in New Photo Together

Nicki Minaj has shared a new photo of her son, with Mom and baby adorably wearing coordinated outfits. The rapper posted the cute family snapshot on Instagram as part of a series of images of herself posing on a couch on Saturday (June 12). She left ribbon and unicorn emojis in the caption for the […]

Britney Spears Shares the Tattoo That ‘You Never See’

Britney Spears says her favorite tattoo is usually hidden, but she offered a glimpse of it on Instagram. The pop star posed for a selfie of her backside, with her hair pulled up, to reveal the ink on the nape of her neck Friday night (June 11). “Hot pink makes my tan pop!!!!” wrote Spears, who […]

Polo G Arrested in Miami After Album Release Party

Rapper Polo G has been arrested on charges including battery on a police officer, resisting arrest with violence and criminal mischief. Jail records show the rapper, whose name is Taurus Bartlett, was booked into jail early Saturday (June 12) on five charges and released on bond hours later. The Miami Police Department released arrest affidavits […]