Alicia Keys’ Son Genesis Looks Exactly Like Her: ‘He Stole Mom’s Entire Face!’

Swizz Beatz put photos of Alicia Keys as a child and their son Genesis side-by-side, and the resemblance is uncanny.

Swizz shared the adorable snapshots of his wife and son on Instagram on Saturday (June 5), which happens to be the 20th anniversary of Keys’ debut studio album, Songs in A Minor, admitting that Genesis is definitely his mom’s mini-me.

“Damn I officially lost the battle of who Genesis looks like as a kid,” he wrote. “He stole moms entire face wow !!!!!”

The pair share the same beautiful curls and expressions in the pictures.

Take a look at their sweet family photos below and on Instagram to see just how much they look alike.

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Ed Sheeran Answers Difficult Questions From Kids: Watch

How much money does Ed Sheeran have? Are there any songs he hates playing? He answered those tricky questions, and more, in a new video posted by BBC Radio 1.

Sheeran was interviewed by 9- and 10-year-old kids for the clip, which was uploaded to YouTube on Friday (June 4).

The questions weren’t so bad at first, but got a bit tougher as things went on.

One child asked whether Sheeran had any plans to be in another film, to which he admitted, “I actually got asked to do a cameo the other day for a movie, and it’s quite funny, so I might do it … I’m not an actor, so if someone goes, ‘Hey, do you wanna be in a movie?’ I will always say yes.”

Another asked what his favorite food was, and the answer was easy, if not very specific: “Takeaway.”

But then the topic turned into something slightly more uncomfortable: “Have you ever worked with anyone that you didn’t like?” Sheeran was asked.

“Yeah, of course,” he replied. “I’ve definitely worked with people I don’t like. I’ve worked with a hell of a lot of people in my time, and I would say 99.9% of them are really great, but of course there’s gonna be one bad egg.”

Next, a young fan wanted to know when the singer-songwriter last told a lie.

He said, “I try to be very, very honest in my life, ’cause I feel like with lying, you always get caught out. There’s never a point where you don’t get caught out, so I can’t remember the last one, but it was probably a white lie to do with parenting.”

And when asked how much money he has, Sheeran explained, “I’ve been very fortunate to be able to do what I love as a job for a long time. I’ve done all right. I would say I have more than I would ever need. I like doing a lot of stuff for charities, keeping it local. I feel like that’s where to put the energy.”

“That’s kind of a long-winded answer, but I didn’t want to just come out … You can Google it,” he added, but clarified: “I think people think when they see that amount, they go, ‘Oh, he’s got that in the bank.’ I feel like no one in the world — think of Jeff Bezos. Jeff Bezos hasn’t got that in the bank at that one time. Jeff Bezos probably has a very, very impressive bank, but I feel like it’s all tied up in stuff.”

Sheeran also addressed whether there are any songs he doesn’t like playing — “Yeah, but not many songs, and I am a professional performer,” he insisted — and if he’s ever done the “pull my finger” joke.

See the full interview below.

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Sinead O’Connor Says She Is Retiring From Touring and Recording

In a series of tweets over the weekend, Sinéad O’Connor stated that she is retiring from her career in touring and recording music.

The Irish singer-songwriter, known for her ethereal take on the Prince-penned “Nothing Compares 2 U” that peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 1990, announced her retirement plans on Friday evening (June 4). Billboard reached out to a representative for O’Connor for comment.

“This is to announce my retirement from touring and from working in the record business. I’ve gotten older and I’m tired. So it’s time for me to hang up my nipple tassels, having truly given my all. NVDA in 2022 will be my last release. And there’ll be no more touring or promo,” O’Connor wrote on Twitter.

Replying to a fan who inquired about her upcoming concert dates, O’Connor clarified: “Yes, all shows which were originally set for 2020, rescheduled to 2021 and then to 2022 are going to be pulled. Because this soldier woman has grown old quicker than covid.”

In a follow-up tweet, she added, “It’s not sad news. It’s staggeringly beautiful news. A wise warrior knows when he or she should retreat: #MeTime.”

“It’s been a forty year journey,” said O’Connor, who’s released 10 full-length studio albums over the years. “Time to put the feet up and make other dreams come true.”

On Saturday, O’Connor returned to Twitter to say she was sorry to anyone on her team who might have been taken aback by her sudden announcement.

“Apologies if any upset caused to booking agents or promoters or managers due to my tweeting about my retirement,” she wrote. “I guess the book made me realise I’m my own boss. I didn’t wanna wait for permission from the men, as to when I could announce it. Also, I’d had a few whiskeys.”

O’Connor just released a memoir titled Rememberings. The book, which delves into her upbringing, her journey in music and her struggles with illness, was first announced in December, soon after the singer had said she was entering a year-long treatment program for trauma and addiction. At the time, she told fans that she planned to return with both a new album and tour in 2022.

“I grew up with a lot of trauma and abuse. I then went straight into the music business. And never learned really how to make a normal life. Never took proper time to heal. Wasn’t ready to either,” she wrote on Twitter in November.

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Kourtney Kardashian Rocks Blink-182 Hoodie While Lip-Syncing New Travis Barker-Produced Track

Kourtney Kardashian is showing some love to a new song produced by her boyfriend Travis Barker.

On Friday (June 4), the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star teamed up with friend and social media personality Addison Rae to generate some buzz the new single “Think About Me” by jxdn, who is signed to Barker’s DTA Records.

In a video posted on Kardashian’s TikTok, the reality TV star and Rae are seen rocking matching Blink-182 hoodies while playfully lip-synching the rock track’s catchy chorus.

“It’s the spins for me …,” Kardashian captioned her post, tagging Rae and jxdn’s Jaden Hossler.

Hossler is signed to Barker’s DTA, a joint venture with Elektra Music Group. The 20-year-old singer’s debut album, Tell Me About Tomorrow, was produced by the Blink-182 drummer and is scheduled for release on July 2 through DTA.

Barker and Kardashian, who made their relationship Instagram official in February, have been making headlines regularly with their PDA-filled social media posts.

In recent weeks, the pair made some magical memories during a trip to Disneyland with their respective kids. They’ve also been on other family outings together, including a ski trip to Utah in April.

Kardashian recently made it permanently clear how she feels about the musician. On May 12, she showed off the “I love you” tattoo she inked in her handwriting on Barker. The musician commented, “Woman of many talents.”

But that wasn’t the only mark she’s left on him. In April, she showed off the tattoo of her name that the drummer had gotten on his chest.

Check out Kardashian’s latest TikTok post here.

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Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (June 5)

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Karol G Announces Livestream

In celebration of all the success her album KG0516 is having, Karol G will bless fans with an upcoming virtual concert. “This is the album of my dreams, the one of my nights of insomnia, the one I can’t stop listening to,” she wrote on Instagram. On June 10, the Colombian star will perform live hits from her latest set, home to “Bichota,” “Location” and “El Makinon.” The livestream will transmit via Facebook and Oculus. Check out the announcement below.

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Hispanic Heritage Awards Returns For 34th Edition

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) unveiled that the 34th Hispanic Heritage Awards will be broadcast on Oct. 8 across PBS stations, the official website, and video app. The awards are presented by Target for the ninth year. “The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is thrilled to once again partner with Target and PBS to collectively celebrate and share the great promise, accomplishments, and cultural pride of the Latinx community through the 2021 awardees and powerful tributes by great performers,” HHF president/CEO Antonio Tijerino said in a statement.

The awards, which were created by the White House in 1988 to commemorate the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month in America, recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Latino leaders in various fields while celebrating cultural pride and the great promise to America. The 2021 honorees, performers, hosts, presenters, and other sponsors will be announced in the coming months.

Hector Delgado Makes Comeback

Reggaeton veteran-turned-pastor Hector Delgado has made his highly-awaited comeback to music with his album, La Hora Cero, featuring 10 songs about spirituality and worship. Released under Maranatha Ministries and Nain Music, and co-produced by Aneudy Maysonet, the set marks Delgado’s first musical project since embracing the gospel in 2008.

“I felt in my heart that this was the perfect time for what God did with me to be heard through my music,” Delgado said in a statement. “La Hora Cero is another tool that I will use to transform lives, leading them towards the word and the way of the Lord.” Listen to focus track “Todo por nada” below.

Nicky Jam Launches “Nicky Jamz” 

Nicky Jam is giving fans the ultimate experience with the launch of his new website nickyjamz.com. Available through the subscription-based FanTime app, the Puerto Rican artist will provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to his personal life. Fans will even have the opportunity to request personalized voice notes from Nicky. “I can’t wait to connect with fans in a more meaningful way and for them to get a peek into my world and see who I really am,” Nicky said in a statement.

J Balvin Signs His First Female Artist

This week, rising Dominican rapper La Gabi (real name: Gabriela Guaba) officially signed her contract to form part of J Balvin’s record label. “I’m officially the first female artist signed by J Balvin,” she captioned her celebration video. “Thank God for listening to my prayers. The wait is over. From here to the sun.”  The Miami-based newcomer  garnered the attention of Balvin after dropping her own freestyle version of his singles “Blanco,” “Morado” and “Loco Contigo.”

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Miami man charged with murder was to remain jailed before trial. He was released by mistake.

A Miami man awaiting trial for murder spent two days on the lam after the county jail system mistakenly released him from custody this week. Bobby Whipple, 50, was supposed … Click to Continue »
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Mayor’s South Beach alcohol restriction tested over Memorial Day weekend

Just before 2 a.m. on Ocean Drive, the booze stopped flowing inside Mango’s Tropical Cafe and customers celebrating the start of a long holiday weekend were asked to go home. … Click to Continue »
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They stole $500K from her uncle, cops say. She fled to Spain. Her son’s behind bars

A 93-year-old man was left “penniless” after police say his niece and her son forged documents and stole his Hialeah home and cash valued at $500,000, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s … Click to Continue »
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3 people killed, 1 injured in head-on collision in Hialeah Gardens, FHP says

Three people died and one person was critically injured in a head-on crash in Hialeah Gardens on Friday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a black Chevy sedan was … Click to Continue »
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Miami-Dade declares site of mass shooting an ‘unsafe structure,’ cuts off electricity

Miami-Dade County officials shut off electricity Friday at El Mula Banquet Hall, the site of a mass shooting last Sunday that killed three people and injured 20 others. Officials declared … Click to Continue »
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