Nicki Minaj releases greatest hits album ‘Queen Radio: Volume 1’

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Nicki Minaj dropped a surprise greatest hits album called Queen Radio: Volume 1. The singer announced the album on Twitter, writing: “Hope you guys enjoy this album. I chose each song and I might have a surprise to add real soon. Love you.”  

Minaj also added a link where the collection could be downloaded: nickiminaj.lnk.to/QueenRadioVol1 

Queen Radio: Volume 1 features 28 of Minaj’s most popular songs throughout her career, including “Anaconda,” “Truffle Butter,” “Starships” and “Pound the Alarm.”  The greatest hits compliation was released just weeks following the debut of Minaj’s smash-hit single, “Super Freaky Girl.” The song became Minaj’s first to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the first time a solo female rapper had done so in the 21st century. The song also broke the record for Spotify’s biggest debut from a solo female rap artist, according to the music streaming platform.

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2022 MTV Video Music Awards: See the full list of winners

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The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards aired live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night, hosted by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow.

Harlow opened the show with Fergie and a performance of “First Class” and “Glamorous,” followed by a performance from Lizzo. Other 2022 VMA performers include Eminem and Snoop Dogg (who gave a multiverse performance of their song, “From the D 2 the LBC”), Bad Bunny, Kane Brown (the first male country artist to ever perform at the VMAs) , Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco.

Nicki Minaj received the coveted Vanguard Award, and she performed a mashup of her hits that included everything from “Super Bass” to her newest single, “Super Freaky Girl”.  Johnny Depp  appeared as the famous MTV Moon Person, hovering above the stage as an augmented reality visual, randomly floating in and out throughout the ceremony. But perhaps the biggest news of the night was Taylor Swift winning Video of the Year, and after accepting the award revealing that she has a new album on the way, set for release on Oct. 21.

For a full list of 2022 VMA winners, head to www.mtv.com.

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Paul Rudd to join Season 3 of Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’

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Paul Rudd will be joining Season 3 of Hulu’s popular comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building. Rudd made an unexpected cameo during the Season 2 finale, in which he appeared as murdered Broadway star Ben Glenroy.

Hulu confirmed the news to Variety, with series co-creator John Hoffman sharing: “Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!”

Only Murders in the Building stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. The series has received critical acclaim, and Season 2 has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards. The show was officially picked up for a third season this past July, with filming reportedly set to begin towards the end of 2022.  All 10 episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 2 are streaming now on Hulu.

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Larry David to return for Season 12 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

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HBO announced it has renewed Curb Your Enthusiasm for a 12th season. Creator and star Larry David said in a statement: “He speaks six languages, brines his own pickles, and spearheads a national movement to install a bidet in every home. I’ve also been told from numerous sources that he is the most generous of lovers.”

Season 11 aired in the fall of 2021; no production or release date was announced for Season 12.

Along with David, Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis, Vince Vaughn, and Ted Danson. Garlin co-stars and executive produces, with Jeff Schaffer. Laura Streicher and Jennifer Corey are co-EPs.

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Take a look at Panic! At The Disco’s new video for ‘Sugar Soaker’

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Panic! At The Disco have shared a new video for the song ‘Sugar Soaker’, which features a host of cameos including one from Fall Out Boy‘s Pete Wentz. ‘Sugar Soaker’ appears on the new album ‘Viva Las Vengeance’, which came out last week (to stream “Viva Las Vengeance” head here.)

Brendon Urie wrote on Twitter to announce the video: “Sweetening the deal with the new video for Sugar Soaker. Brought a bunch of the Panic family out for this one.” Check the new video for ‘Sugar Soaker’ – here.

Panic! At The Disco are also about to hit the road for a 40-date worldwide arena tour next month, with stops in Europe, the UK and North America.

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Eminem and Snoop Dogg set to perform at 2022 MTV Video Music Awards

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MTV tweeted on Thursday that Eminem and Snoop Dogg will take the stage at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be held Sunday at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.  The tweet read: “Get ready for take off… @eminem and @snoopdoggn are hitting the #VMA stage with an EPIC performance! Don’t miss it – Sunday at 8pm on @MTV!!!”

Eminem, 49, and Snoop Dogg, 50, will perform their new song “From the D 2 the LBC,” which was released in June.   “From the D 2 the LBC” appears on Eminem’s greatest hits album Curtain Call 2. 

MTV also announced this week that Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny will perform from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., during the MTV VMAs ceremony. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid, Panic! at the Disco, Blackpink and Kane Brown are also set as performers. Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X lead the 2022 nominees with seven nominations each.

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, will air Sunday at 8 p.m. EDT on MTV and The CW.

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Julianna Margulies set to return for Season 3 of ‘The Morning Show’

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Julianna Margulies will return for season 3 of the Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show, reuniting her with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

Margulies was first introduced as UBA News anchor Laura Peterson in the second season, who embarked on a romantic relationship with Bradley (Witherspoon). News of Margulies’ return to The Morning Show comes nearly two weeks after Jon Hamm was revealed as the newest addition for the upcoming season.  The third season is currently in production.

Seasons 1 and 2 of The Morning Show are currently streaming on Apple TV+.

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Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin files for divorce after 25 years of marriage

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Sylvester Stallone and wife Jennifer Flavin are divorcing after 25 years of marriage. Flavin filed a petition “for dissolution of marriage and other relief” from Stallone last Friday in Palm Beach County, Florida. The 76-year-old Stallone and 54-year-old Flavin, who began dating in 1988 after meeting at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, were married in 1997.  Stallone and Flavin share three daughters: Scarlet, 20, Sistine, 24, and Sophia, 25.

News of the couple’s split comes just three months after they celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. At the time, Stallone captioned a photo carousel of the couple on Instagram in honor of their anniversary: “Happy 25th anniversary to my amazing wife. There is not enough words to describe what this incredibly selfless dedicated, patient, woman has meant to our lives and I only wish they could be another 25! Thank you sweetheart!”  However recently, Stallone fueled breakup rumors after he was photographed with a tattoo of his onscreen Rocky dog Butkus, covering up a tattoo of Flavin’s face he previously had on his arm.

After the divorce filing went public, Stallone said in a statement to People: “I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues.” 

Flavin issued her own statement to People: “I’m sad to announce that after 25 years of marriage I have filed for divorce from my husband Sylvester Stallone. While we will no longer be married, I will always cherish the more than 30-year  relationship that we shared, and I know we are both committed to our beautiful daughters. I ask for privacy for our family as we amicably move forward.”

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DJ Khaled reveals tracklist for new album ‘God Did’ featuring Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Drake, SZA and more

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DJ Khaled has shared the tracklist for his forthcoming thirteenth studio album, ‘God Did.’  Khaled tweeted: The holy scripture.  This is a gift to the world.  This is a gift to the fans.  This is a gift for us.  GOD DID. #GODDID AUG 26th”

The 18-track project will include appearances from Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, SZA, Rick Ross, Roddy Ricch, Quavo, Takeoff, Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, Drake, and many more.

God Did is set to drop later this week on Friday, August 26. To pre-order, head here.

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Demi Lovato releases Vevo official live performance of ’29’

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Demi Lovato has shared the Official ‘Vevo’ Live Performance of “29,” off their new album, Holy Fvck. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances.

Lovato closely collaborated with Vevo’s team for the live performance of ’29.’  Said Lovato:  “I knew I wanted to showcase my new music in a unique way for my fans, both visually and sonically. So when an Original Live Performance with Vevo was on the table, I immediately started to brainstorm creatively – the lighting, the room design, my look and outfits, how to incorporate our incredible female live band – all of it! The Vevo team made this vision a reality with me, and I hope my fans can feel the emotion and power through these live performances.”

Take a look at the live Vevo performance of ’29’ – here.

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