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Memphis rapper GloRilla debuted as Saturday Night Live musical guest with a performance of “Yeah Glo!” and a medley of tracks from her first studio album, Glorious.

“Yeah Glo!,” from GloRilla’s April 2024 mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang, is a Grammy nominee for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, having received several other nominations at last year’s MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards, and BET Hip Hop Awards as well. The song got onto the Billboard Hot 100, its popularity surely boosted by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James being seen singing along.

Jujutsu Kaisen skyrocketed in popularity like never before in 2024, and even the series' voice actors are taking note of the cultural impact the hit shonen anime has had. Adam McArthur, the American voice actor for protagonist, Yuji Itadori, commented on how remarkable he finds the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom, as well as his most exciting collaboration with a musical artist.

According to Adam McArthur's remarks in an exclusive ScreenRant interview, the talented voice actor is continually in awe of Jujutsu Kaisen's unprecedented success, four years after the first episode of the anime adaptation aired. He spoke about the growing prevalence of anime merchandise in stores, Jujutsu Kaisen's widespread popularity on TikTok, and, most incredible to him, a reference to the series in a song by Megan Thee Stallion.

Yuji’s Voice Actor Was Shocked To Hear His Character in a Megan Thee Stallion Song The Artist Used One of McArthur's TikToks in Her Song,...

Not a single fan has gone through Sex and the City without wondering if they were a Carrie or a Samantha. The cultural impact of the HBO romantic drama was far-reaching and it still makes it into pop cultural references in other media. The Sarah Jessica Parker-starrer may be dated now, but it acts as a perfect time capsule to the early to late 2000s.

While it became a global phenomenon, it was reportedly a task to get Sex and the City made and producer Darren Star had to give the tough sell to everyone due to the edgy subject matter at the time. A lot of delays and creative decisions reportedly led to the pilot costing a whopping $2.5 million.

Sex and the City’s pilot episode reportedly cost a bomb due to one reason A still from Sex and the City | Credits: HBO

In the late ‘90s, HBO...

The 2025 lineup for BottleRock Napa Valley has arrived, with Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan set to headline the three-day festival this May.

Hosted in Napa, California on May 23rd, 24th, and 25th, BottleRock 2025 will once again bring art, food, and wine together, with stages for musicians and chefs alike.

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Filling out the lineup will be acts like Benson Boone, Khruangbin, Cage the Elephant, Ice Cube, Sublime, Kaskade, Goose, Public Enemy, 4 Non Blondes, Remi Wolf, E-40, Flo Rida, Lauren Mayberry, Robby Krieger of The Doors, Kate Hudson, and many more. See the full lineup below.

Three-day general admission tickets for BottleRock 2025 will go on sale on Tuesday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m. Pt on the festival’s website, with details for VIP tickets and other tiers coming soon.

For more, revisit Consequence’s coverage of BottleRock 2024, which saw memorable sets from Pearl Jam and Megan Thee Stallion,...

When you’re Bad Bunny, elevators are a careful maneuver. At any point, as the bell dings, you might be recognized, and when you happen to be the most-listened-to Latin artist on planet Earth, the statistical probability of running into any kind of fan — hardcore followers, casual listeners, excited tourists — is pretty high. It’s not that he minds, it just makes things slightly more complicated when the Puerto Rican superstar is trying to get from Point A to Point B.

So that explains why one bone-cold morning in New York,...

Toonami, the beloved late-night anime block, is once again shaking up its programming schedule. Fans of retro anime are in for a treat as Sailor Moon, the most iconic magical girl series, returns to the lineup. Starting January 25, 2025, Sailor Moon will air during Toonami’s Saturday night block at 3 a.m., providing an opportunity to relive the adventures of Usagi Tsukino and her friends, while introducing a new generation to their moonlit battles against evil.

Sailor Moon is a classic anime series that has captured hearts worldwide since its debut in March 1992. Adapted from Naoko Takeuchi’s manga, Sailor Moon follows the story of Usagi Tsukino, an ordinary teenage girl who transforms into the titular heroine to fight evil by moonlight. Alongside her fellow Sailor Guardians, Usagi battles powerful enemies, discovers hidden truths about her past life, and learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and inner strength. The series revolutionized...

Just a few years back, anime was considered to be a niche interest that was once a part of the geek community, where one was shamed as the “weird kid” for enjoying Japanese animation. However, the art form has grown past such criticism, and one can now proudly go out in public wearing their favorite anime merchandise.

A still from Dragon Ball Super. Credits: Toei Animation

The art form has evolved more than a worldwide sensation, where people around the world are captivated by its narrative and bewitching animation. Though anime has always been popular in Japan, it has reached an all-new level of overseas popularity that has surpassed the domestic market altogether.

Recently, a report has been released that has made every otaku feel proud as their niche interest has culminated into mainstream popularity. However, that’s not all because it is seizing control swiftly of the pop industry.

Megan Thee Stallion has been granted her five-year restraining order against Tory Lanez, which is set to expire on Jan. 9, 2030.

Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison in December 2022 on three felony accounts after an incident in July 2020 when he shot at the pop star’s feet while she was walking to the car in Hollywood.

Prior to this filing, Peterson had a three-year restraining order in effect from 2020 to 2023.

In a restraining order filed on December 17, Megan Thee Stallion (born Daystar Peterson) alleged that Lanez has continued to harass her while incarcerated. Her filing described him as a “violent and dangerous criminal” and listed “unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or stalking” as the reason for the order. Peterson also accused Lanez of using third-party “bloggers” to harass her while he was in prison.

The request further detailed an “established pattern of behavior [demonstrating] the reasons this civil...

Megan Thee Stallion just had a win in court and was granted an extended restraining order against Tory Lanez.

The 29-year-old rapper was initially granted a restraining order that expired in 2023 and stemmed from an incident where Tory shot at her feet in 2020.

However, she went to court to have the order extended, alleging that she was being harassed by Tory while he serves time in prison.

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According to reporting by Variety, a judge agreed that Megan had “sustained burden of proof.” Her new restraining order will remain in effect until January 9, 2030.

In court documents, Megan said that Tory was a “violent and dangerous criminal.”

She appeared in court via a video call, reportedly saying, “I feel like maybe he’ll shoot me again, and maybe this time I won’t make it.”

Tory was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August 2023. In a statement at the time,...

Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a five-year restraining order against rapper Tory Lanez, following a ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court on January 9. The order, which is valid until January 9, 2030, comes after the Houston rapper (real name Megan Pete) provided sufficient evidence to support her claims of harassment and threats by Lanez (real name Daystar Peterson). The ruling…

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This week on The Anime Effect: Leah and Lena Lemon sit down with actors Adam McArthur and Ryan Colt Levy to ask them what the cultural impact of Jujutsu Kaisen has meant to them, what anime characters they would bring on a deserted island and more! In our audio-only episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world, including updates from Jump Festa, like Dan Da Dan season two announced and details on the final season of My Hero Academia , plus the new Gundam tabletop game coming soon and more! Episode 48 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 46 Summary In this week's audio-only episode, LeAlec and Haley discuss the Kaiju No.

Megan Thee Stallion won a five-year civil harassment restraining order against Tory Lanez on Thursday after giving emotional testimony at a court hearing in downtown Los Angeles.

Appearing by video, the Grammy-winning rapper said she first filed for the restraining order last month because she continues to suffer from high anxiety stemming from the night in July 2020 when Lanez fired five shots from a semiautomatic weapon and wounded her in both feet.

“I haven’t been at peace since I been shot, and I’m just trying to be un-harassed,...

Chappell Roan is taking Elton John Aids Foundation’s Oscars Watch Party to the “Pink Pony Club!” On Tuesday, the foundation announced that Roan will perform at the annual gala on March 2.

“David and I are thrilled to gather with friends and supporters once again, and we’re honored to welcome the bold and authentic Chappell Roan as this year’s performer, whose artistry embodies the power of music to inspire change,” John said in a statement about her upcoming performance.

While Roan will take on performance duties, Jean Smart,...

After a strong year including the release of her debut album Glorious, a song of the summer, and standout Video Music Awards performance, GloRilla is starting 2025 as the NAACP Image Awards’ most nominated musician. She’s earned six nods, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album, and Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song.

Just behind Glo in music nominations are Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Usher with four nods each. Doechii joins GloRilla in the Outstanding Female Artist race, alongside Beyoncé, Coco Jones, and H.E.R. Kendrick Lamar is nominated for Entertainer of the Year (along with Cynthia Erivo,...

Everything You Need To Know About Coachella 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Out of the most anticipated music festivals every year, Coachella is the star attraction. From the top headliners and singers performing to youngsters flocking to get tickets to the extravaganza. With the new year finally here, the slate of music festivals includes the dates and which artists would perform. Here’s a brief of what we know about Coachella 2025.

Coachella 2025: Dates & Venue

The 2025 edition of Coachella will be held over two weekends, from April 11 to 13, followed by April 18 to 20. The venue for the music festival is the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Continue reading to learn about the headliners and supporting acts of the two weeks of fun, frolic, music, food, and fashion.

Trending Did Vin Diesel & Dwayne Johnson’s Moment At The Golden Globes Surprise Producers? “What’s Happening?”

SAG Awards 2025: When & Where To Watch, Hosts,...

Sony Group unveiled a new focus to its business strategy on Monday at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it was an area that sits somewhat adjacent to all of the things the Japanese conglomerate has long been famous for — electronics, gaming, Hollywood moviemaking and a richly valued music catalog. The firm suggested it was pinning a sizable share of its future growth on anime, the formerly niche content category that continues to impress analysts as one of Japan’s most lucrative cultural exports.

Sony has been putting the pieces together for a major emphasis on anime for several years, but the high-profile presentation at CES marked the first time the group publicly underscored just how much firepower it plans to bring to bear on the sector. Joining Sony president and COO Hiroki Totoki on stage in Vegas were Rahul Purini, president of Sony’s anime specialty streamer Crunchyroll,...

Hip-Hop artists and rappers make a surprising number of references to anime in some of their songs. While most people might think that there isn't room for the two to be combined, there are a wide range of artists that would prove them wrong. Megastars like Megan Thee Stallion and Frank Ocean are avid fans of anime, including great references many might miss in some of their biggest hits.

Even rappers with cult followings like Isaiah Rashad and Denzel Curry include a ton of great references to their personal favorite series in some of their singles. A lot of anime references involve the biggest shows around, including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Pokémon, and more. No matter what kind of anime a song is referring to, it always makes for a great blend between two genres of entertainment that have more in common than they have differences. Disclaimer: some of these references are explicit.

Christina Aguilera is speaking to those who have said something regarding her appearance.

The 44-year-old “Learning to Fly” singer took to social media to reflect on the past year and looking ahead to 2025.

In a new post shared on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday (December 31), Christina shared a video recap which featured a lot of positive and negative comments about her and her appearance, as well as music and more.

Keep reading to find out more…

“This year, doing something a little different. This is a reminder to everyone that you are your OWN Storyteller in your OWN Life. No one else can dictate who you are. No one deserves an explanation,” Christina wrote with the Instagram video. “I am evolved enough to know that nothing comes easy and no one is perfect. Everyone will judge you. No matter What you do. And/ or what you don’t do.”

“Acceptance comes with accepting yourself first.

*Nsync’s Joey Fatone and Backstreet Boys’ are having too much fun performing together to quit now. Despite being members of two different competing boy band groups for years, these two have forged an unlikely connection that’s going to see them rocking all the way to the New Year, literally.

You heard it: if someone asks you in what universe *Nsync and Backstreet Boys work together, you can boldly tell them this one. If they ever manage to bring a member of Westlife onboard, I’m sure it would cause a rip in the space-time continuum of cool boy bands.

It’s not like I’m complaining: *Nsync and Backstreet Boys mashup is good enough for me.

*Nsync’s Joey Fatone And Backstreet Boys’ Aj McLean Tease New Year’s Eve Show

It seems fitting to end the year and usher in a new one with a co-headline New Year’s Eve performance,...

Blake Lively’s lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni includes evidence pointing towards an alleged social media smear campaign against the actress. “We can’t write we will destroy her,” read one text from Melissa Nathan, the crisis management expert Baldoni hired. “You know we can bury anyone. But I can’t write that to him.” Nathan seemingly knows the takedown protocol well. She previously worked for Johnny Depp during his defamation trial against Amber Heard. And Heard knows how Lively might be feeling.

While on stage in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time, Gunna surprised fans with a guest appearance from Tyla, who joined the Atlanta rapper for a performance of their collaboration “Jump.” Gunna headlined the first night of Lagos’ Flytime Fest, a four-day music festival celebrating the African Diaspora that has previously hosted Megan Thee Stallion, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and more.

Gunna hit the stage at nearly 3 a.m. for a crowd of roughly 5,000 people (per festival representatives) packing out Lagos’s Eko Convention Center, a premier entertainment venue in the bustling West African metropolis.

You can’t stop Twice!

The superstar K-pop girl group has just officially extended their record for the most Billboard 200 Top 10 albums by a female K-pop act, Republic Records confirms.

The group’s 14th mini album, Strategy, debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart following its release on December 6. The album includes seven new songs, including a collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion.

Keep reading to find out more…

At the same time, the group released Strategy 2.0, a remix EP featuring different versions of the album’s hit title track “Strategy,” including Version 1.0, the Slom remix, House, Moombahton, and instrumental.

The release follows With You-th earlier this year, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Congratulations to the group!

Watch the music video for “Strategy” and listen to the remix EP inside…

Find out who are the most popular members of Twice, ranked.

When you’re picking your favorite songs of the year, it can be helpful to just think about what you wanted to blast while you showered or cooked. What songs helped motivate you to clean your house? What made that workout seem less challenging or traffic less annoying? Here is the list of songs that helped me complete those tasks, and more.

1. Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”

“Not Like Us” might have started off as a Drake diss track, but it evolved into a worldwide, prolific anthem that needs to be celebrated. The songwriting is sharp and the beat is fire — it’s so good it should earn this rap god another Pulitzer Prize.

2. Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus, “II Most Wanted”

Standing next to Queen Bey isn’t easy for anyone, but Cyrus holds her own on “II Most Wanted.” And you’ll want to give her even more credit...

Megan Thee Stallion says Tory Lanez continues to “terrorize” her from a prison cell — so she filed a new petition on Dec. 17 asking for a restraining order that would bar Lanez from harassing, attacking, or contacting her in “any way.”

In the 193-page filing obtained by Rolling Stone, the rap artist born Megan Pete says she needs the extra layer of civil court protection because a prior criminal protective order expired not long after Lanez was convicted of shooting her in both feet during an alcohol-fueled tirade on a Los Angeles street.

Charli Xcx ‘s keeping her Brat Summer party going deep into the fall.

The dance pop artist was the big winner at the 5th Annual Gold Derby Music Awards. Charli claimed Artist of the Year as well as Album of the Year for her critically hailed “Brat.” She also claimed the inaugural award for Best Dance/Edm Artist. But voters spread the wealth across our 27 categories.

More than 1,700 registered Gold Derby users weighed in, honoring the best music released from Sept. 16, 2023 through Aug. 30, 2024 — the same as the Grammy eligibility period. Aside from Charli Xcx’s big wins, Billie Eilish and Finneas scored the Song of the Year (“Birds of a Feather”), Sabrina Carpenter laid claim to Record of the Year (“Espresso”), and Chappell Roan was dubbed Best New Artist. This is widest-ranging winners list in GDMAs history, which up until now has been dominated by Taylor Swift.

Swift swept last year,...

GloRilla and Kehlani have teamed up to bring you the holiday spirit. The duo released a collaborative single, “Xmas Time,” which sees them celebrating the festive period and all it means.

“I remember those days when the nights got cold,” the two musicians sing. “Leaning on each other made our hearts grow more/ Nothing compares to the love at Christmas time.”

The singers announced the track earlier this week, with GloRilla sharing the news on Instagram along with the caption, “Good luck with yo Mrs dis as merry as I’m getting.

"Welcome to the MCU. You're joining at a bit of a low point," says the Merc with the Mouth aka Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) in "Deadpool & Wolverine." He's not wrong. Most would agree the Marvel Cinematic Universe suffered a drop-off in quality in the aftermath of "Avengers: Endgame," with some of the franchise's Disney+ series, in particular, being met with immense criticism. Admittedly, some of that stemmed from a toxic fandom that just couldn't abide by, say, the visual of Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany) twerking with Megan Thee Stallion in "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." However, the lowest rated MCU Disney+ show on Rotten Tomatoes is one that just about everyone agrees would be better forgotten.

Yep, despite having the star power of Samuel L. Jackson, Emilia Clarke, and British national treasure, Olivia Colman, "Secret Invasion" wound up becoming the worst-reviewed MCU series released thus far. (And before...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week Bad Bunny cries in the club, Rosé introduces listeners to her toxic ex, and Sky Ferreira returns with bold promises. Plus, new music from Hozier, Quavo, Luke Bryan, and Teddy Swims.

Bad Bunny, “El Clúb” (YouTube)

Rosé, “Toxic Till the End” (YouTube)

Sky Ferreira, “Leash” (YouTube)

Peso Pluma, “Gervonta” (YouTube)

Hozier, “Hymn to Virgil” (YouTube)

Quavo, Teddy Swims, Luke Bryan, “Georgia Ways” (YouTube)

Twice feat. Megan Thee Stallion,...

Twice has spent the last near-decade working to become one of the most successful girl groups in the world.

In 2015, Jyp Entertainment, the Korean entertainment agency that launched hit global and domestic groups such as Wonder Girls and 2Pm, debuted their latest girl group, Twice. The nine-member group was formed through the music survival show Sixteen, which featured sixteen trainees from the company vying for a spot in the group.

In the years since Sixteen and the group’s official debut, Twice, comprised of members Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, has found both domestic and global success. Once dubbed “the nation’s girl group,” Twice and its members are household names in South Korea. Internationally, the group’s success has exploded in recent years. They secured their first entries on the Billboard 200 Top 10 (Taste of Love) and Billboard Hot 100 (“The Feels”) in 2021 and their first No.

You’ve already seen your Spotify Unwrapped results and now it’s time for the Grindr Unwrapped 2024!

The social media app compiled anonymous aggregated data from its global user base and surveyed the community on an array of pop culture topics and trends. The results show how, where, and what Grindr users loved in 2024.

The data shows where the highest percent of tops and bottoms are located around the world, where the most people in open relationships live, and even where you can find the most feet lovers. The pop culture trends cover categories like Mother of the Year, Gay Power Couple of the Year, and Favorite Hate Watch.

Head inside to check out the full unwrapped data…

Check out Grindr.com/Unwrapped for more details and see the full list below.

App Usage Data

Total chats sent

130 billion chats

Taps sent

10 billion taps

Total albums shared

2 billion private albums...

Carrie Underwood will take a break from judging American Idol to headline New Year’s Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest. On Thursday, ABC announced that she, Megan Moroney, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor will take the stage at the yearly celebration.

“I have such fun memories of performing on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square in both 2007 and 2015, and I’m so excited to perform just before the ball drops again this year,” Underwood said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to celebrate 20 years since winning American Idol by joining...

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Coachella 2025 officially kicks off in April, but passes for the festival’s first weekend are already selling out online.

Scheduled over two weekends, Green Day, Lady Gaga, and Post Malone will headline Coachella 2025. Gaga, who wrote online that she’s “long dreamed of throwing a massive night of chaos in the desert,” will grace the stage on both Fridays. Green Day, meantime, will take the Saturday slot on...

Stars: Shanti Lowry, Sophia Ali, Andrew Howard | Written by Blyth Kemp | Directed by Mike Ho

Persona managed to give me a shock before I even started watching it. Its IMDb entry lists it as running two hours and twenty-one minutes, which seemed a bit excessive for the film’s plot. Thankfully, when I put it on, the actual running time was a more reasonable hour and forty-two minutes, and even that was a bit longer than needed.

A woman wakes up with no memory of who or where she is. Where is a filthy house, one that looks like it’s been used as a squat for the homeless. Actually, it’s serving a much more sinister purpose, its doors locked and windows boarded up, it’s serving as a prison for her.

On the TV, the news is reporting another woman is missing, abducted from a nearby mall. Could...

“With nine solo Hot 100 No. 1’s, three more this century with Destiny’s Child, 27 Billboard Music Awards, and the most Grammy Awards of any artist in history, Billboard staff’s pick for the No. 1 greatest pop star of the 21st century is none other than the Queen Bey herself, Beyoncé,” says a recent video from Billboard, explaining its choice as it reaches the pinnacle of its countdown of the greatest pop stars since Y2K. Watch the video above to understand why the publication chose her as the epitome of pop success.

But most listeners who have even casually followed Beyoncé over the years understand the impact she has had on music and pop culture at large. After topping the charts with the girl group Destiny’s Child with songs including “Say My Name” and “Bootylicious,” she struck out on her own as a solo artist 21 years ago with the album “Dangerously in Love,...

The new year couldn’t come any sooner! On Tuesday, ABC announced part of the slate of performers scheduled to join Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest later this month.

Tinashe, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson, and previously announced performer Lenny Kravitz will be among the stars to grace the stage of the biggest New Year’s Eve television broadcast, per Billboard.

The 2025 performances will conclude a massive year for several of the performers. Swims became one of the most-streamed singers of the year,...

Nothing is going to stop Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon from bro-ing out this holiday season. The pair recently reunited for “You’ll Be There” — off Fallon’s new record, Holiday Seasoning — and today Rolling Stone is premiering a snippet of the track’s visual, which will appear on Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular TV special.

The 90-second clip finds Timberlake and Fallon goofing off in a glittering green screen-manufactured winter wonderland. Alternately donning velvet tuxedos and neon-bright snow suits, the pair show off their dance moves, chuck conspicuously solid snowballs at each other,...

Latto made the L.A. stop of her Honey Sweet Iced Tea tour a little extra dazzling. During Sunday’s show at YouTube Theater, the rap star welcomed a pregnant Flo Milli onstage for a rendition of “Never Lose Me” and Teezo Touchdown for a duet of “Prized Possession.”

Halfway through the show, Latto began to rap the lyrics about a relationship with trust issues before welcoming Teezo — dressed in a brown all-leather outfit and glasses — onstage with his signature bouquet-decorated microphone. “What’s the point of us both sharin’ our location?...

War Machine himself, Don Cheadle, is set to star in the crime thriller Canyon for Alcon Entertainment, taking on the role of a jazz-playing killer. Deadline reports that veteran music video director Colin Tilley, who made his feature directorial debut with Halsey’s concept horror film If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, will be taking of the helm of Canyon, working from a screenplay by John Wick and Nobody writer Derek Kolstad.

The story Kolstad has crafted for this one takes place over the course of one scorching night. Canyon — a part-time jazz musician and full-time killer — finds himself the unlikely protector of a young siren pulled into a turf war between feuding crime families. When you mix crime, murder, and jazz, I immediately think of the 1992 John Woo classic Hard Boiled – which would be a great film for the makers of this movie to draw inspiration from.

Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper and anime superfan, is back at it again, sharing her love for all things anime, and this time she has set her sights on Dandadan. Available on Netflix, Dandadan is a fast-paced and unpredictable series thats been making waves among fans, including Megan, who shared some serious praise on her social media.

This isnt the first time Megan has gained a lot of attention in the anime community. Known for her vibrant personality and love of anime-inspired fashion, shes been vocal about her favorite series in the past, from Naruto to Attack on Titan. Now, her endorsement of Dandadan will not only make the series more popular, but solidifies her status as one of animes most high-profile fans.

What Makes Dandadan So Unique? A Genre-Defying Rollercoaster Of Chaos Ladies and Gentlemenwe got her pic.twitter.com/Nakcx3KQaC Aj Bummed Af Beckles (@AJBecklesVO) November 21, 2024

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Anime and manga enthusiasts recently participated in an annual poll on the strongest female characters featured in Weekly Shnen Jump and the results are rather surprising. Among the top 10 rankings are some of the most exciting recent hits in Shnen, like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer, but the top spots are claimed by women from enduring franchises like Dragon Ball and Naruto. While the rankings are subjective and based on audience votes, the top choices are truly some of the most powerful female characters in the genre.

As Japan's most famous manga magazine, Shonen Jump has introduced countless heroines with unique personalities, incredible strength, and unforgettable stories. While heroines like Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Inuyasha's Kagome are some of the most recognizable women in anime, their power is eclipsed by a new generation of more complex female characters. Among them are an android, a prisoner, a jujutsu sorcerer, and even a waifu or two,...

Some of the hottest names in music are getting ready to head to the desert for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

On Wednesday, Coachella announced Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone as the three weekend headliners for the April music festival in Indio, CA, which features a long lineup of talents.

Gaga will headline Friday, April 11 and 18, along with sets from Missy Elliott, Benson Boone, Lisa, FKA Twigs, Glorilla, The Go-Go’s, Three 6 Mafia and more.

Green Day is set to perform Saturday, April 12 and 19, with openers including Charli Xcx, Misfits, Anitta, T-Pain, LA Phil, Jimmy Eat World, Alok and Yo Gabba Gabba!, to name a few.

Rounding out the festival on Sunday, April 13 and 20, Post Malone’s performance will be prefaced by Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, Jennie, Shaboozey, Ty Dolla $ign and more.

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Lady Gaga is returning to Coachella — and she’s ready to “do it right” this time. On Wednesday, minutes after she was announced as a headliner for the massive music festival, the star shared her excitement about hitting the stage again.

“I have long dreamed of throwing a massive night of chaos in the desert,” Gaga wrote on Instagram. “I’ve had a vision I’ve never been able to fully realize at Coachella for reasons beyond our control but I wanted to come through for music fans.”

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The 2025 Coachella lineup has been revealed!

The music and arts festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif for two weekends in 2025, from April 11–13 and April 18–20.

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone are hitting the stage as headliners, plus a career retrospective from Travis Scott.

Keep reading to find out more…

Performers include Lisa and Jennie of Blackpink, Tyla, Missy Elliott, Benson Boone, Megan Thee Stallion, Charli xcx, Anitta, Clairo, FKA twigs, GloRilla, Zedd, Enhypen, and so many more.

For access to passes, register at coachella.com.

Presale begins Friday, November 22 at 11 a.m. Pt, and 2023/2024 attendees and purchasers get early access starting Thursday, November 21 at 11 a.m. Pt. Coachella notes: for your best chance at passes, look to Weekend 2. This is a presale and does not guarantee pass type, packages or camping.

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Coachella has unveiled its 2025 lineup. Alongside headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott, the Indio, California music festival features an impressive undercard led by Charli Xcx, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, Kraftwerk, The Original Misfits, Blackpink members Lisa and Jennie (each performing solo), Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, FKA twigs, Clairo, The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, and The Marías.

Other notable acts include The Go-Go’s, Three 6 Mafia, Anitta, Zedd, Gustavo Dudamel with the LA Philharmonic, Japanese Breakfast, Darkside, Amyl & the Sniffers, beabadoobee, Mustard, T-Pain, Arca, Rema, Enhypen, Shaboozey, Miike Snow, Jimmy Eat World, Circle Jerks, Djo, Yo Gabba Gabbaa!, Snow Strippers, A.G. Cook, Fcukers, Blonde Redhead, Kneecap, and Wisp, among others. Check out Coachella’s 2025 lineup poster below.

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Coachella 2025 is set to take place over two weekends, April 11th-13th and 18th-20th. A ticket pre-sale will begin Friday, November 22nd beginning at 11:00 a.

It’s GagaChella once again. On Wednesday, Coachella announced the stacked lineup for this year’s festival, which features Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Travis Scott, and Green Day as headliners for the April 11-13 and 25-27 festival.

“Death, taxes, and rock & roll,” Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day tells Rolling Stone. “In this world gone sideways, we know one thing for certain: rock & roll is forever, and its spirit is needed now more than ever. So bring your rage, your hope, and your loudest voice. Coachella, let’s have the time of our lives.

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November is Hip-Hop History Month, and as we mark 51 years of the genre’s legacy (revisit our extensive 50th anniversary celebration here), a new study from viagogo has arrived highlighting how hip-hop continues to elevate Black artists on a global scale.

According to ticket sales data collected by viagogo, 19 of the 25 highest-selling Black live performers of 2024 are either hip-hop or hip-hop-adjacent acts.

Travis Scott — whose record-breaking “Circus Maximus Tour” earned over $150 million before wrapping last month — tops the list as the Black artist with the most ticket sales of the year, with the top five rounded out by Usher, Akon, Bryson Tiller, and Ne-Yo. Also placing in the top 25 are Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, PartyNextDoor, Childish Gambino, Nas, and more.

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No one reps their favorite anime like Megan Thee Stallion, who turned heads during her recent trip to Seoul, South Korea, where she was spotted rocking a pair of Sailor Pluto-inspired boots from the highly coveted Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration. The rapper, known for her love of Asian culture, showed off the thigh-high dark navy leather boots featuring dramatic burgundy velvet bows and sparkling crystal hearts, perfectly embodying the elegance and drama of Sailor Pluto. This bold fashion moment has fans raving about Megans ability to merge pop culture and high fashion so seamlessly.

The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration, now in its second drop, is a runaway success among anime and fashion enthusiasts alike. The collection features footwear and accessories inspired by Sailor Moons beloved Sailor Guardians, each piece capturing the essence of their unique personalities and reflecting their iconic color schemes. Megans choice to don...

When it comes to boxing, Mike Tyson is a celebrated name in the field. To say he’s a popular and unparalleled fighter would be an understatement. Be it wrestling or boxing, Tyson has won several accolades.

His name has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Despite being a fierce fighter, the boxer has had his fair share of difficulties. And while most would assume it to be a gargantuan obstacle, it is quite the contrary.

Tyson in a still from Law & Order | Credit: Universal Television

In an interview, he opened up about his bittersweet relationship with anime. While this may seem all too funny, it ties well with his take on parenting and the industry as a whole. To add to that, it contrasts with the growing weeb culture among celebrities and internet personalities.

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After a heated battle between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, the United States of America found its President in Donald Trump. Despite the relentless celebrity backing for Kamala Harris, she ended up losing the crown to her opponent. From Beyoncé to Oprah Winfrey, a ton of celebrities endorsed Kamala Harris and even attended the campaign rallies held in her favor. Now, Joe Rogan has come for them all.

Donald Trump | Credits: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, Az, United States of America, Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In the latest episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan was seen discussing the alleged amounts paid to different celebrities for endorsing Kamala Harris. However, let’s not forget that the podcast host has previously endorsed Donald Trump on his channel. So, the question is, how much money did Joe Rogan get to endorse the country’s President? Well, he answers the question himself.

Pharrell Williams prefers to stay out of politics, contradictory to the dozens of other artists — Barbara Streisand, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion to name a few — who expressed support for Vice President Kamala Harris during the run up to Election Day. However, the multi-hyphenate artist shut down accusations that he previously dissed Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. In a GQ cover story Wednesday, Williams clarified that he’s a fan of her work and purchased a 1989 t-shirt in 2023.

“I love her,” Williams said of Swift.