Chappelle’s “Sticks & Stones” won Best Comedy Album last night. When it was shouted into the microphone that Dave Chappelle’s “Sticks & Stones” had won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album, many viewers probably got excited that he would appear onstage to give a humorous acceptance speech. Instead, they got one of those awkward moments when the presenters – in this case, Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker – wait for the applause to die down for them to inform the audience that the winner is not there to receive the award. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Considering how marred the Grammys have been by controversy,...
Delicate and cute. Ariana Grande attended last night’s Grammy Awards and had all eyes on her on the red carpet. The 26-year-old singer graced the event in a grey gown that had Ariana written all over it, with its bold and feminine ways. True Ariana fans were quick to notice something new about the singer that came in the form of a delicate butterfly tattoo placed on the back of her left arm. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Ariana has updated fans many times in the past when it came to her new ink, but this one was a surprise that was...
“These guys are not ready to play basketball right now.” The NBA has decided to postpone Tuesday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s death. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Lakers players, coaches and the organization as a whole are just not ready to play right now. At this time, all other games scheduled for tonight and tomorrow will tipoff as planned. There were eight games played on Sunday immediately after reports of the helicopter crash surfaced. The teams that played honored Kobe with moments of silence that lasted 24...
Another monstrous lineup from Rolling Loud. Rolling Loud has been expanding its reach across the globe. The hip hop-centric music festival now takes place in Northern California, Southern California, New York, Japan, Hong Kong, and has its European debut set for July. With this many iterations, it feels like Rolling Loud is occurring on a monthly basis. If you’re a fan of rap, you know when it’s happening. Posts from artists and attendees flood your social media feeds, reminding you that you’re missing out on a wild weekend. Luckily, you can always be reassured by the fact that, if you...
JT reflects on the times he and Kobe had together in his touching tribute. Justin Timberlake is paying tribute to Kobe Bryant after the basketball legend died in a California helicopter crash on Sunday. In a heartfelt post shared on Instagram, Timberlake reflected on the impact Bryant and his “mentality” have had on his own life and his career. Timberlake shared several photographs of the two of them over the years at different events, including during a Lakers game. “We met when we were both teenagers and bonded over our drive and process. I was in awe of what...
Royalty Brown knows how to work a red carpet. Chris Brown attended last night’s Grammy’s with his favorite lady as his date – his 5-year-old daughter Royalty. The Heartbreak On A Fullmoon singer was nominated for Best R&B Song for his single “No Guidance” featuring Drake. While he didn’t pull in a win (since PJ Morton’s “Say So” featuring JoJo got the award) Chris was all smiles next to his camera excited daughter. Amy Sussman/Getty Images Sooner than later Chris will be accompanied on red carpets by two of his children since he recently welcomed his second child Aeko Brown with his ex-girlfriend...
Odom is honoring Kobe by getting back in the gym. The basketball world continues to mourn the sudden loss of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, as his former teammates like Shaq and longtime rivals like Allen Iverson share their fondest memories of the Black Mamba. On Monday, Lamar Odom paid tribute to Kobe by simply getting back in the gym. As seen in the video posted to Odom’s IG account, the former Lakers forward wrote Kobe would be so proud to see him handling the tragic loss the way he is, rather than turning to drugs as he might have done in the...
Kylie Jenner knew the pilot very well. The tributes keep on pouring in for Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven other people aboard the basketball legend’s helicopter after the fatal crash yesterday. Details continue to be unveiled regarding the cause of the crash with most reports pointing to high levels of fog in the area. Kobe Bryant famously used helicopters to bypass the busy Los Angeles traffic, noting that he uses the extra time to bond with his family. The city of Los Angeles and the entire world are grieving the loss of Bryant, and the news...
Washington Post confirms the suspension of reporter following tweet about Kobe’s rape case. The Washington Post has suspended reporter Felicia Sonmez, after she sent out a tweet containing a link to a 2016 story about Kobe Bryant’s rape case. The tweet was sent just as news of the tragic helicopter crash broke, and Sonmez reportedly received thousands of death threats. Sonmez posted the following messages on twitter shortly after she tweeted out a story headlined “Kobe Bryant’s Disturbing Rape Case: The DNA Evidence, the Accuser’s Story, and the Half-Confession.” “Well, THAT was eye-opening,” Sonmez wrote. “To the 10,000 people (literally) who have commented and emailed me with abuse and...
Goodbye, Post Malone. Hello, Post Limón. Nobody would be shocked if Post Malone woke up in the morning and decided to get a nacho chip tattooed on his face. At this point, the man is predictably unpredictable. His face is filled up with random markings that define his brand, including the barbed wire across his forehead and his famous “Always Tired” tattoos under his eyes. He keeps on making additions to his visage, collecting tats and leading his fanbase to ponder what would come next for him. As seen in the new advertisement by Doritos, Posty is making sure that...