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Mufasa is branded a 'far cry' from original Lion King as viewers slam 'rushed plot lines' and 'forgettable' soundtrack - as nepo baby Blue Ivy makes movie debut
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Mufasa is branded a 'far cry' from original Lion King as viewers slam 'rushed plot lines' and 'forgettable' soundtrack - as nepo baby Blue Ivy makes movie debut

Daily Mail  

Mufasa viewers have complained that the film is a 'far cry' from the original Lion King as they gave their feedback on social media after the movie was released. Now director Barry Jenkins, who helmed the Oscar-winning drama Moonlight, has cast the singer's daughter Blue Ivy, 12, in his new movie as Nala's daughter Kiara. Mufasa viewers have complained that …

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It’s the end of celebrity as we know it. Will we shift to healthier role models?
1 week ago

It’s the end of celebrity as we know it. Will we shift to healthier role models?

LA Times  

Artist Nicole Miller Neoliberalism’s tight psychic grip on Western society is no more. Nicole Miller, “To the Stars,” still from film and laser installation, 2019 HH: Margo Jefferson writes about this in her 1973 Harper’s essay, “Ripping off Black Music” — Elvis being Chuck Berry in whiteface, which is a redundant way to be, and, while well done, is a …

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Pop music is messier, for the better, because of Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter
1 week, 2 days ago

Pop music is messier, for the better, because of Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter

CNN  

CNN — This year brought us new albums from some of the biggest artists in the world: Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift all put out music that thrilled fans. We wanted pop stars that we were able to see the flaws within and the charisma coming out.” The year saw Charli, a boundary-pushing yet oft-overlooked pop veteran, …

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Dick Van Dyke, 98, forced to 'crawl' to car during terrifying Malibu wildfire evacuation: 'I couldn't get up'
1 week, 3 days ago

Dick Van Dyke, 98, forced to 'crawl' to car during terrifying Malibu wildfire evacuation: 'I couldn't get up'

Daily Mail  

Dick Van Dyke was forced to crawl to his car during the terrifying Malibu wildfire evacuation after 'exhausting himself' trying to fight the flames. Dick Van Dyke was forced to crawl to his car during the terrifying Malibu wildfire evacuation after 'exhausting himself' trying to fight the flames The screen legend, who will turn 99 on Friday December 13, fled …

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Beyonce fans are all saying the same thing after the singer quietly upgrades her $5 MILLION engagement ring
1 week, 4 days ago

Beyonce fans are all saying the same thing after the singer quietly upgrades her $5 MILLION engagement ring

Daily Mail  

Beyoncé shocked her fans after showing off an apparent replacement for her original engagement ring Monday's premiere of the computer-generated Lion King prequel Mufasa. Beyoncé shocked her fans after showing off an apparent replacement for her original engagement ring Monday's premiere of the computer-generated Lion King prequel Mufasa; pictured in Hollywood She previously wore a stunning emerald-cut diamond described as …

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Christina Milian defends Blue Ivy Carter after Mufasa premiere backlash
1 week, 4 days ago

Christina Milian defends Blue Ivy Carter after Mufasa premiere backlash

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Christina Milian has voiced her support of Blue Ivy after Beyoncé’s …

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How Shaboozey's A Bar Song (Tipsy) became the unexpected smash hit of 2024
1 week, 4 days ago

How Shaboozey's A Bar Song (Tipsy) became the unexpected smash hit of 2024

BBC  

How Shaboozey's A Bar Song became the unexpected smash hit of 2024 Getty Images As Shaboozey's A Bar Song becomes one of the country's most celebrated tracks in 2024, what made this tribute to good-time drinking resonate so much this year? A Bar Song not only became the longest-running number one song on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the publication's …

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Tems took Nigeria to Beyoncé and Rihanna. Now, she’s up for 3 Grammys
1 week, 4 days ago

Tems took Nigeria to Beyoncé and Rihanna. Now, she’s up for 3 Grammys

LA Times  

Back in October, the Nigerian singer Tems locked eyes with a handsome fella in the front rows at the Greek Theatre in L.A. “This guy is winking at me. With striking appearances on singles like Wizkid’s “Essence” and the Grammy-winning “Wait For U” with Future and Drake, Tems became one of the most important voices in modern African music, traversing …

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The Jay-Z Allegation Related to the Diddy Saga Is Troubling—and Messy. Here’s What We Know.
54 years, 11 months ago

The Jay-Z Allegation Related to the Diddy Saga Is Troubling—and Messy. Here’s What We Know.

Slate  

As the sexual abuse allegations and federal criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs have unfolded, there were always worries that other famous people would be implicated, as well. He calls the case filed against him “laughable,” because his firm “sent a standard demand letter” to the legal team for “an alleged perpetrator and potential defendant.” Buzbee claims that the letters …

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‘Embarrassed’ Beyoncé leans on THIS former Destiny's Child member amid Jay-Z rape lawsuit: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Embarrassed’ Beyoncé leans on THIS former Destiny's Child member amid Jay-Z rape lawsuit: Report

Hindustan Times  

Beyonce and Jay-Z are trying to navigate the negative limelight they have recently been surrounded by after the rapper was slammed with a 13-year-old’s rape lawsuit. A source told Cheatsheet that Beyonce is “devastated and horrified” by the allegations against her husband but has not released an official statement about the matter. Beyonce confides in Michelle Williams During these difficult …

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The Best Albums Of 2024: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' Charli XCX's 'Brat' And More
1 week, 5 days ago

The Best Albums Of 2024: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' Charli XCX's 'Brat' And More

Huff Post  

Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Columbia Records, Parkwood, Hot Girl Productions, Warner Music Group, PG Lang, Interscope Records, Getty In a lot of ways, 2024 became the year that music changed everything. Bryan Steffy via Getty Images Christina Aguilera, “The 25th Anniversary of Christina Aguilera” OK, sure, this 25th anniversary compilation isn’t actually a full album nor is it new music. MICHAEL …

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Beyonce and Jay-Z working with a crisis specialist amid sexual assault allegations against him: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

Beyonce and Jay-Z working with a crisis specialist amid sexual assault allegations against him: Report

Hindustan Times  

In this together According to RadarOnline, Beyonce forced Jay-Z to walk the red carpet on Monday with the family, keeping the legal woes aside. Jay-Z along with his wife Beyonce were all smiles on the red carpet while posing for photographs alongside their eldest child, Blue Ivy, 12. Beyonce and Blue Ivy reprise their voice roles of Simba's mate Nala …

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The 50 best albums of 2024
1 week, 5 days ago

The 50 best albums of 2024

ABC  

By all metrics, 2024 was a blockbuster year for album releases. — Dan Condon Loading YouTube content 47. Borne from a near-death experience, the album is a beautiful reminder that time is short and none of us knows what's around the corner.— Gab Burke Loading YouTube content 45. Some people, honestly… — Dan Condon Loading YouTube content 3. — Stephen …

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Jay-Z attends Lion King premiere with Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter after rape allegation denial
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1 week, 6 days ago

Jay-Z attends Lion King premiere with Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter after rape allegation denial

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The music mogul born Shawn Carter, 55, attended the …

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Blue Ivy Carter makes film debut in Mufasa as character from 1990s film
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1 week, 6 days ago

Blue Ivy Carter makes film debut in Mufasa as character from 1990s film

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, joined her …

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Beyoncé’s mom, Knowles gives surprising reaction to Jay-Z's rape accusations; later says, ‘hacked’
1 week, 6 days ago

Beyoncé’s mom, Knowles gives surprising reaction to Jay-Z's rape accusations; later says, ‘hacked’

Hindustan Times  

Jay-Z, the American rapper and businessman who is married to pop star Beyoncé, was accused of raping a 13-year-old in 2000 along with disgraced music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Beyoncé’s mom, Knowles gives surprising reaction to Jay-Z's rape accusations; later says, ‘hacked’ Tina Knowles reacts to Jay Z’s rape lawsuit On Monday, the 70-year-old “liked” an Instagram post from ABC …

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How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music

Hindustan Times  

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones' legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music “I had a lot of nerves and I actually think those nerves served me because that …

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How ‘Mufasa’ rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy’s voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How ‘Mufasa’ rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy’s voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music

Associated Press  

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. “I had a lot of nerves and I actually think those nerves served me because that is what the adolescent version of that lion is,” Pierre said in an interview Friday at …

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The 12 Best Albums of 2024
2 weeks, 2 days ago

The 12 Best Albums of 2024

Slate  

The best-of-2024 lists below no doubt would be somewhat different if events in early November had gone another way. After that, instead of a top singles list, I’ve put together a set of “singularities”—some songs but also other musical moments and mutations that summon the essence of 2024, a year divided against itself. The Delightful Rise and Regrettable Disillusionment of …

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Los mejores álbumes 2024: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish y más
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Los mejores álbumes 2024: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish y más

Associated Press  

NUEVA YORK — Los 10 mejores álbumes del año, seleccionados por la crítica musical de The Associated Press, Maria Sherman. La música oscila entre el hedonismo y la ansiedad — “la euforia de una noche tardía en la pista de baile y la inquietud creciente de la mañana siguiente”, como lo reseñó AP — pero también logra llevar a la …

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The Beyoncé Vs. Taylor Swift Debate Must Be Retired
2 weeks, 3 days ago

The Beyoncé Vs. Taylor Swift Debate Must Be Retired

Huff Post  

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Taylor Swift attend the "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" Concert Movie World Premiere at AMC The Grove 14 on Oct. 11, 2023, in Los Angeles. The contest was close, given Swift’s astronomical album sales, streams and touring numbers, but in the end, Billboard explained that Beyoncé topped the list “based on her full 25 years of influence, …

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What made AP’s list of the top songs of 2024?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

What made AP’s list of the top songs of 2024?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ten of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. FILE - Future, left, performs with Metro Boomin at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival on April 14, 2023, in Indio, Calif. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Future …

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AP’s top albums of 2024: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Mk.gee and more
2 weeks, 4 days ago

AP’s top albums of 2024: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Mk.gee and more

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ten of the top albums of the year, as chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman. She declared, this “ain’t a Country album” but “a ‘Beyoncé’ album” — positioning herself in opposition to the genre’s rigid power structures. “BRAT,” Charli XCX It wasn’t just brat summer, babes, but a brat movement: English singer-songwriter Charli XCX’s sixth …

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Billboard clarifies why Taylor Swift didn’t make the cut over Beyoncé’s 'greatness': Fans say, ‘she was robbed
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Billboard clarifies why Taylor Swift didn’t make the cut over Beyoncé’s 'greatness': Fans say, ‘she was robbed

Hindustan Times  

When Billboard crowned Beyoncé the greatest pop star of the 21st century, leaving Taylor Swift in the runner-up spot, the internet plunged right into debate mode. While the magazine acknowledged that the Cruel Summer singer is the century’s biggest pop star by the numbers “from album sales to streams to touring dominance,” with her historic Eras Tour poised to become …

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