Spike Lee gave fans some new details about his upcoming movie Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky.

During a recent conversation on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast 7PM in Brooklyn, Lee praised the Harlem rapper’s acting skills and said he’ll be playing Denzel’s son in his “reinterpretation” of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic noir kidnapping caper High and Low. He also said Denzel is playing a music mogul who has a reputation for “having the best ears in the business.”

Part of the reason the director decided to cast Rocky as the iconic actor’s son is because of chatter he noticed online about fans saying the two resemble each other. “What’s funny is I was looking at some Instagram [post] four or five years ago,” he said. “And people were saying that A$AP looked like he’s Denzel’s son and in the film we used that.”

Lee was also impressed by Rocky’s acting chops, telling Melo and his co-host Kazeem Famuyide that he wasn’t intimated on set. “And A$AP, man. Fire,” Lee said. “I mean, there’s some scenes with him and D head-to-head, he ain’t backin’ up. It’s like, ‘I’m here too!’ Very, very happy with the way the film turned out and looking forward to sharing with the world.”

He also mentioned that while Ice Spice is in the movie, as previously reported, she’ll be having more of a cameo role.

There’s no official release date yet, but Highest 2 Lowest will premiere at Cannes on May 19. This will be Spike and Denzel’s fifth movie together and their first since 2006’s Inside Man.

You can watch the full interview below.

Actress Daryl Hannah has spoken about the issues faced by husband Neil Young in his journey to becoming an American citizen, claiming “every trick in the book” was used to delay the process.

Hannah, who has been married to Young since 2018, made the claims in a new interview with the BBC, alleging that the process was delayed purposefully. “They tried […] every trick in the book to mess him up, and made him keep coming back to be re-interviewed and re-interviewed,” Hannah explained. “It’s ridiculous [because] he’s been living in America and paying taxes here since he was in his 20s.”

Indeed, Young was born in Toronto in 1945 but relocated to the U.S. in 1966. In a 1975 interview with Rolling Stone, Young admitted that he had lived in the country illegally until he obtained a green card in 1970.

In November 2019, Young discussed some of the delays his citizenship application had faced, noting that a policy update from earlier that same year meant that his previous use of marijuana had not seen him meet the standard for “good moral character.”

“When I recently applied for American citizenship, I passed the test,” Young wrote at the time. “It was a conversation where I was asked many questions. I answered them truthfully and passed. Recently however, I have been told that I must do another test, due to my use of marijuana and how some people who smoke it have exhibited a problem.”

Ultimately, Young was granted U.S. citizenship in January 2020, though he would later relocate to Canada that same year.

Recently, Young’s criticism of the U.S. government has seen him share fears that he may be blacklisted from a return to the U.S. based upon the “latest actions of our US government.” 

 “When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,” Young wrote on his website on April 1. “If I come back from Europe and am barred, can’t play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me.”

“If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom?” he added. “I love America and its people and its music and its culture.”

Despite these comments, Hannah noted that she doesn’t share the same fear that Young might be detained at the border, largely due to his status as a U.S. citizen. 

“They’ve been detaining people who have green cards or visas – which is hideous and horrifying – but they have not, so far, been refusing to let American citizens back in the country, so I don’t think that’s going to happen,” she stated.

On April 25, MusiCares will host The Day That Music Cares, an annual worldwide day of service. Now in its third year, the initiative invites everyone in the music community — both people who work in music and music fans — to give back in ways that feel meaningful to them. Last year, more than 2,500 people participated, according to MusiCares, which says the day “is about showing up for your local community and reconnecting through acts of service.”    

This initiative was first inspired by the 2023 advisory from then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, which named loneliness and isolation a public health crisis.

MusiCares has created a site which provides more information, including a sign-up form, suggestions for service (including virtual service opportunities, such as writing letters to seniors), and even a sample draft of a “time-off request” to send to your boss seeking to take the day off for a day of service.

The site also has some FAQ that shed light on the initiative. Some highlights:

What if I can’t volunteer on April 25, but I can the next day or another time that week?

That works! While April 25 is The Day That Music Cares, participating on a different day during that week still counts and every act of service makes a difference.

Do I have to do something music-related?

No, on The Day That Music Cares, you are encouraged to volunteer for any cause that is close to your heart.

What if I can’t find a volunteer opportunity that takes place in my area on the website?

You don’t have to choose a volunteer activity from the website to take part in The Day That Music Cares — any act of service counts!

If you thought Morgan Wallen had a lot of songs on his last album — the 19-week Billboard 200 chart-topper One Thing at a Time — the country superstar is ready to do you one better on his upcoming fourth album I’m the Problem.

Wallen unveiled the 37-song track list for I’m the Problem on Wednesday (April 16) — one more track than on his blockbuster 36-song project One Thing at a Time in 2023. He also revealed the much-debated featured artists on the album, including his first duet with a woman, “What I Want,” with Canadian pop star Tate McRae.

He also has repeat collaborations on the project with Post Malone (“I Ain’t Comin’ Back”), Eric Church (“Number 3 and Number 7”), HARDY (“Come Back as a Redneck”) and ERNEST (“The Dealer”).

Wallen co-wrote 22 songs on the project, which is set to arrive May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury. The project has been preceded by five songs so far, with “Lies Lies Lies” arriving in July; “Love Somebody” out in October, and debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100; “Smile” released on New Year’s Eve; the title track (also the album opener) coming in January and landing at No. 1 on Hot Country Songs; and “Just in Case” arriving in March. Next up, the Post Malone collab “I Ain’t Comin’ Back” is set for release on Friday, less than a month before the full album.

The I’m the Problem Tour will kick off June 20 at Houston’s NRG Stadium, wrapping up in September with four dates in Canada.

Find the full 37-song track list — including songwriter credits — below:

1. I’m the Problem (Morgan Wallen, Grady Block, Jamie McLaughlin, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
2. I Got Better (Morgan Wallen, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Michael Hardy)
3. Superman (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, James Maddocks)
4. What I Want (feat. Tate McRae) (Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Joe Reeves)
5. Just In Case (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Alex Bak)
6. Interlude (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
7. Falling Apart (Morgan Wallen, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
8. Skoal, Chevy, and Browning (Joe Fox, Chase McGill, Josh Miller)
9. Eyes Are Closed (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak)
10. Kick Myself (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
11. 20 Cigarettes (Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Miller)
12. TN (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Vojtesak, Geoff Warburton)
13. Missing (Morgan Wallen, Chase McGill, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
14. Where’d That Girl Go (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ryan Vojtesak, Blake Pendergrass, Joe Reeves, Geoff Warburton)
15. Genesis (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Rocky Block, Jacob Durrett, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
16. Revelation (Trannie Anderson, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon, Chris Tompkins)
17. Number 3 and Number 7 (feat. Eric Church) (Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass)
18. Kiss Her in Front of You (John Byron, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, Ryan Vojtesak)
19. If You Were Mine (Chris Tompkins, Jessie Jo Dillon, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton)
20. Don’t We (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ashley Gorley, Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron)
21. Come Back as a Redneck (feat. HARDY) (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy, James Maddocks)
22. Love Somebody (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Shaun Frank, Nicholas Gale, Ashley Gorley, Yaakov Gruzman, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Elof Loelv, Steve Francis Richard Mastroianni, Martina Sorbara, Ryan Vojtesak)
23. Dark Til Daylight (Rocky Block, Chris Tompkins, Jimmy Robbins)
24. The Dealer (feat. ERNEST) (Blake Pendergrass)
25. Leavin’s The Least I Could Do (Morgan Wallen, Michael Hardy, Josh Miller, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
26. Jack and Jill (Jacob Hackworth, Jared Mullins, Ned Cameron)
27. I Ain’t Comin’ Back (feat. Post Malone) (Morgan Wallen, Louis Bell, Michael Hardy, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
28. Nothin’ Left (Josh Miller, Greylan James, Matt Jenkins)
29. Drinking Til It Does (Josh Thompson, Jimmy Robbins)
30. Smile (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
31. Working Man’s Song (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
32. Whiskey In Reverse (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy)
33. Crazy Eyes (Chris Tompkins, Josh Miller, Jessie Jo Dillon, Daniel Ross)
34. LA Night (Chris Tompkins, Travis Wood, Josh Miller)
35. Miami (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Michael Hardy, Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran, Royce Porter)
36. Lies Lies Lies (Jessie Jo Dillon, Josh Miller, Daniel Ross, Chris Tompkins)
37. I’m A Little Crazy (Michael Hardy, Smith Ahnquist, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers)

It’s been exactly six months since the world was left stunned by the sudden death of Liam Payne, and his sister is marking the occasion with an emotional tribute posted to Instagram on Wednesday (April 16).

In black text over a white background, Ruth Gibbins — the late One Direction star’s older sister — began the letter by saying, “6 months, half a year without you?!”

“My head is still screaming for you,” she continued. “Each morning on waking, I feel like I am plunged underwater, gasping for air that never comes to relieve me. Living without you is impossible, so for now, I exist. I’m learning to laugh or smile in the right places, but mate, it’s exhausting when all I want to do is speak to you.”

Gibbins went on to say that she can sometimes hear her little brother “laughing at me walking around,” comparing his lingering presence to the 1990 film Ghost. “You’re always coming through in different ways to put me back on the right path,” she wrote.

Payne died at the age of 31 on Oct. 16, 2024, after suffering a fatal fall from a third-story hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to subsequent toxicology reports, the X Factor alum had several substances in his system and a nearly life-threatening blood-alcohol content at the time of his death.

In the days that followed, numerous family members, friends and colleagues — including each of Payne’s former 1D bandmates — shared statements remembering the musician. In a lengthy statement of her own posted Oct. 19, Gibbins wrote, “My brain is struggling to catch up with what’s happening, and I don’t understand where you’ve gone … I don’t feel this world was good enough or kind enough to you, and quite often over the last few years, you’ve had to really try hard to overcome all that was being aimed at you. You just wanted to be loved and to make people happy with your music.”

Six months later, Gibbins says she still “can’t process what’s happened and the finality of it. “You know I will never stop doing all I can for you,” she added in her Wednesday post. “I miss you loudly, quietly and in all the moments inbetween. Love you so much more than these words or my tears are capable of expressing but I know you know this. For now I’ll meet you in my dreams.”

Gibbins’ half-year commemoration comes a little over a month after Payne’s relatives issued a united statement slamming tabloid coverage of the star’s death. Calling out the “constant media attention and speculation” that ensued immediately after Payne suffered his fall, the family wrote that the press had “exacted indescribable, lasting damage on the family,” particularly the “Strip That Down” singer’s 7-year-old son, Bear.

“Liam ought to have had a long life ahead of him,” they added at the time. “Instead, [Payne’s son] Bear has lost his father, Geoff and Karen have lost their son, Ruth and Nicola have lost their brother and all of Liam’s friends and fans have lost someone they held very dear.”

See Gibbins’ full note below.