Paramount Pictures Rihanna is, as she describes it, in her “blue era,” playing Smurfette, the self-described “coolest Smurf in the village” in the new live-action/animated movie Smurfs. In a newly released trailer for this iteration of the beloved franchise film, Papa Smurf, played by John Goodman, is kidnapped by the evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel,…
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Irv Gotti, best known for starting the Murder Inc. label responsible for the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died at 54 years old. “His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide,” Def Jam said…
Amazon MGM Studios Clean Slate is officially on Prime Video, a new series chronicling the reunion of an old-school car wash owner named Harry and his child, who returns home a proud trans woman named Desiree after more than 23 years away. Laverne Cox stars as Desiree, and serves as creator and executive producer of the…
Stewart Cook/CBS Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter withdrew his request for sanctions against the attorney representing the woman who accused him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape. A brief letter to the judge did not include a reason for the withdrawal. “We write on behalf of Defendant Shawn Carter to respectfully request that Mr. Carter’s Motion for…
Frank Micelotta GloRilla may generally represent women in rap, but per the terms of her latest deal, she’ll also be representing all things Fenty. Glo has been tapped by Rihanna to serve as an exclusive joint partner for all four Fenty brands in 2025. She’ll appear in campaigns promoting Savage x Fenty, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Hair. “I’m beyond excited…
Metro Boomin and Quavo will be making their way to China for ComplexCon Hong Kong. They’ve been announced as part of the lineup for the event, taking place March 21 to March 23. More information can be found on complexconhk.com. Alicia Keys included Solange when shouting out female producers in her acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammys,…
Andrew Cooper/Lionsgate After opening a few dates on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Tyga is headed back on the road, this time for his first headlining trek in over a decade. Kicking off March 20 in Phoenix, the Red Light Tour will see Tyga perform some of his chart toppers in a total of…
ABC/Art Streiber H.E.R. sings a reimagined version of Bruce Springsteen‘s 1975 hit “Born to Run” in a newly released Super Bowl commercial. The song soundtracks the ad, which follows a 3-year-old who runs out of breath while sprinting through her neighborhood. “These legs are unstoppable,” reads the onscreen text. “At 14, she’ll think they’re unbearable.” The…
DISNEY/John Argueta Usher has some advice for Kendrick Lamar, from one Super Bowl halftime performer to another. Following his performance at Super Bowl 58 in 2024, he shared some words to K. Dot about how he should approach the opportunity. “The one thing I would say is savor the moment, ‘cause you get obsessed in…
Live Nation Urban Jacquees and DeJ Loaf are taking their friendship from the studio to the stage. They’ve revealed they’ll be touring together in 2025, announcing the F#*K A FRIEND ZONE Tour. The two have scheduled 12 dates across the nation, including stops in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, LA, Philadelphia and Charlotte, the final city of the…
