It’s been five months since Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars blew everyone’s minds with the reveal that they’d formed a supergroup during the pandemic, and almost as long since they released their great debut track, “Leave the Door Open.” We’ve had nothing new from them since then, which if you ask us, is an insanely long time to have to wait.
Fortunately that’s over for now, because Silk Sonic (Finally) dropped a brand new song, “Skate,” late Thursday night. And yes, in case you can’t get your volume working, it’s G-r-e-a-t. But don’t take our word for it — watch the official video, co-directed by Mars, Florent Déchard and Philippe Tayag, at the top of the page right now.
The track, influenced by mid-’70s R&b and disco, is gunning hard for the “song of the summer” title, and to be honest,...
Fortunately that’s over for now, because Silk Sonic (Finally) dropped a brand new song, “Skate,” late Thursday night. And yes, in case you can’t get your volume working, it’s G-r-e-a-t. But don’t take our word for it — watch the official video, co-directed by Mars, Florent Déchard and Philippe Tayag, at the top of the page right now.
The track, influenced by mid-’70s R&b and disco, is gunning hard for the “song of the summer” title, and to be honest,...
- 7/30/2021
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
That's a wrap on the 2021 BET Awards! Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the star-studded ceremony took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 27. And from the awards and tributes to the red carpet fashion and performances, there were tons of memorable moments. Megan Thee Stallion took home four trophies, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Viewer's Choice for her "Savage Remix" with Beyoncé and Best Collaboration and Video of the Year for "Wap" with Cardi B, who announced her pregnancy during the ceremony. Bruno Mars also won in two categories, including Video Director of the Year with Florent Déchard and Best Group for Silk Sonic with Anderson...
- 6/28/2021
- E! Online
Megan Thee Stallion won a leading four awards Sunday at the BET Awards, which took place live from the Microsoft Theater and was hosted by Taraji P. Henson. The ceremony aired in front of a live, fully vaccinated crowd and aired on BET, BET Her, Logo, MTV, MTV2, TV Land and VH1.
Stallion won best female hip-hop artist, best collaboration and best video of the year for “Wap” with Cardi B, and the viewers’ choice award for “Savage” with Beyoncé.
Other winners included Chris Brown winning best male R&b/Pop Artist, and Oscar winner H.E.R. for female R&b/Pop Artist. Speaking of Oscars, nominees Andra Day and Chadwick Boseman won best actress and best actor, while Judas and the Black Messiah won best film. Day performed “Strange Fruit” and “Tigress & Tweed” from The United States vs. Billie Holiday during the show.
Other performers included Stallion, H.E.R.,...
Stallion won best female hip-hop artist, best collaboration and best video of the year for “Wap” with Cardi B, and the viewers’ choice award for “Savage” with Beyoncé.
Other winners included Chris Brown winning best male R&b/Pop Artist, and Oscar winner H.E.R. for female R&b/Pop Artist. Speaking of Oscars, nominees Andra Day and Chadwick Boseman won best actress and best actor, while Judas and the Black Messiah won best film. Day performed “Strange Fruit” and “Tigress & Tweed” from The United States vs. Billie Holiday during the show.
Other performers included Stallion, H.E.R.,...
- 6/28/2021
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
Megan Thee Stallion dominated Sunday’s BET Awards, taking home prizes for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration, Viewer’s Choice and Best Video.
Lil Baby won the award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, while Jazmine Sullivan took home Album of the Year for “Heaux Tales.”
Actress Taraji P. Henson hosted the show, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles — Andra Day took home the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Lady Day in Lee Daniels’ “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”
Queen Latifah was honored with the Lifetime Achievement BET Award, adding her name to a list of star-studded honorees including Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige.
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman was posthumously nominated and won for Best Actor for playing Levee in the film adaptation of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” The show also paid tribute to rapper Dmx,...
Lil Baby won the award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, while Jazmine Sullivan took home Album of the Year for “Heaux Tales.”
Actress Taraji P. Henson hosted the show, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles — Andra Day took home the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Lady Day in Lee Daniels’ “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”
Queen Latifah was honored with the Lifetime Achievement BET Award, adding her name to a list of star-studded honorees including Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige.
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman was posthumously nominated and won for Best Actor for playing Levee in the film adaptation of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” The show also paid tribute to rapper Dmx,...
- 6/28/2021
- by Samson Amore
- The Wrap
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As Hollywood events, poolside parties and summer soirées are in full swing again, Bruno Mars has a drink for those occasions.
The Grammy-winning entrepreneur and co-owner of Panama rum brand SelvaRey has dropped a new coconut-flavored drink that’s perfect for enjoying “on a beach, at a pool, and definitely after a show,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The Honolulu-raised musician toasted the launch with a video (co-directed by Florent Déchard) that features fellow Silk Sonic band member Anderson .Paak....
As Hollywood events, poolside parties and summer soirées are in full swing again, Bruno Mars has a drink for those occasions.
The Grammy-winning entrepreneur and co-owner of Panama rum brand SelvaRey has dropped a new coconut-flavored drink that’s perfect for enjoying “on a beach, at a pool, and definitely after a show,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The Honolulu-raised musician toasted the launch with a video (co-directed by Florent Déchard) that features fellow Silk Sonic band member Anderson .Paak....
- 6/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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As Hollywood events, poolside parties and summer soirées are in full swing again, Bruno Mars has a drink for those occasions.
The Grammy-winning entrepreneur and co-owner of Panama rum brand SelvaRey has dropped a new coconut-flavored drink that’s perfect for enjoying “on a beach, at a pool, and definitely after a show,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The Honolulu-raised musician toasted the launch with a video (co-directed by Florent Déchard) that features fellow Silk Sonic band member Anderson .Paak....
As Hollywood events, poolside parties and summer soirées are in full swing again, Bruno Mars has a drink for those occasions.
The Grammy-winning entrepreneur and co-owner of Panama rum brand SelvaRey has dropped a new coconut-flavored drink that’s perfect for enjoying “on a beach, at a pool, and definitely after a show,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The Honolulu-raised musician toasted the launch with a video (co-directed by Florent Déchard) that features fellow Silk Sonic band member Anderson .Paak....
- 6/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby lead in BET Awards nominations, with seven each. Cardi B and Drake follow, with five noms each. The show, which recognizes Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports, will air on June 27 on BET Networks.
“We are back and excited to bring culture’s biggest night, the 2021 ‘BET Awards,’ safely back to Los Angeles to celebrate this year’s incredible roster of nominees,” said Connie Orlando, executive vice president, specials, music programming and music strategy. “We broke ground as one of the first official award shows to move forward during the global pandemic and we are ready to take our pioneer status to the next level with the return of an audience to celebrate the best and brightest creative minds in the entertainment industry.”
Indeed, the BET Awards featured several memorable performances, including a Mad Max-inspired Megan Thee Stallion, who delivered a one-two...
“We are back and excited to bring culture’s biggest night, the 2021 ‘BET Awards,’ safely back to Los Angeles to celebrate this year’s incredible roster of nominees,” said Connie Orlando, executive vice president, specials, music programming and music strategy. “We broke ground as one of the first official award shows to move forward during the global pandemic and we are ready to take our pioneer status to the next level with the return of an audience to celebrate the best and brightest creative minds in the entertainment industry.”
Indeed, the BET Awards featured several memorable performances, including a Mad Max-inspired Megan Thee Stallion, who delivered a one-two...
- 5/27/2021
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
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