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Kendrick Lamar Extends ‘GNX’ Tour to South America and Mexico

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have ended the North American leg of their hugely successful Grand National Tour and are set to begin the European leg in July. The dynamic duo have performed in the Netherlands, Paris, London, Barcelona, Rome, Poland, Italy, and Stockholm, Sweden. According to Billboard, the 23 shows have grossed $256.4 million with 1.1 million tickets sold. But that’s not it for Lamar. The legendary rapper has announced the extension of the tour to Latin America. He will be hitting the

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Jun 28, 2025 — 1 min read

Sabrina Carpenter, SZA & Ariana Grande Shine at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards as Rihanna Makes History (Full Winners List)

Rihanna became the first recipient of the ICON Silver Blimp Award. Sabrina Carpenter was the top winner at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, winning three of the show’s signature Orange Blimp trophies: favorite female breakout artist, favorite album for Short n’ Sweet and favorite song for “Taste.” Carpenter’s album, which topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks, won the Grammy for best pop vocal album. “Taste,” a fairly risqué song by Kids’ Choice standards, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Jun 22, 2025 — 7 min read

‘One Of Them Days’ Sequel In The Works With SZA & Keke Palmer Set to Return

A sequel to One of Them Days is officially underway, as Sony Pictures greenlights the next chapter of the breakout buddy comedy. The original film, released in January by TriStar Pictures, earned over $50 million globally—an uncommon win for a mid-budget theatrical comedy. Now, Keke Palmer and SZA are expected to return, reuniting with director Lawrence Lamont and screenwriter Syreeta Singleton for the developing follow-up. Set in Los Angeles, the first installment followed Dreux (Palmer) and

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Jun 14, 2025 — 1 min read

SZA Hosts First Pop-Up Event For Not Beauty with Surprise Appearance from Kendrick Lamar

SZA recently hosted a pop-up event to promote her new beauty brand, Not Beauty. The two-day event — spanning from Thursday (May 8) to Friday (May 9)— took place in her hometown, East Rutherford, New Jersey at the American Dream Mall. Before the event, the singer shared the news with her fans via Instagram: “JERSEY and NEW YORK WE DOING IT MAJORRR . MEET ME AT AMERICAN DREAM MALL TOMORROW AND FRIDAY !! ( there’s a pathway that connects to the stadium ) . So excited to see you at our first mall p

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May 10, 2025 — 1 min read

SZA Says She Technically Owes Beyoncé Half Her Publishing

SZA is giving Beyoncé her flowers, literally and financially. In a recent Instagram comment, the “Kill Bill” singer revealed she technically owes Queen Bey a huge cut of her SOS album earnings thanks to a key interpolation. The title track of her 2022 project samples “Listen,” Beyoncé’s powerful ballad from the Dreamgirlssoundtrack, which usually comes with a hefty publishing fee. But according to SZA, Bey never made her pay up. “I literally owe her half my publishing off interpolation alone

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May 8, 2025 — 1 min read

SZA Is No. 1 on the Billboard 200 & Hot 100

SZA tops the Billboard 200 with SOS and the Hot 100 with "Luther" from Kendrick Lamar's album GNX. SZA’s critically acclaimed SOS has returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, notching its 13th nonconsecutive week at the top. According to Luminate, the genre-blurring R&B project pulled in 52,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. during the week ending April 24. The achievement cements SOS as the longest-running No. 1 R&B album by a female artist since Whitney Houston’s 1986 debut. Released in l

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Apr 29, 2025 — 1 min read

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Kendrick Lamar Named Brand Ambassador for Chanel

Kendrick Lamar has been named a brand ambassador for Chanel, the fashion house confirmed Monday via Business of Fashion. In making the announcement, the Grammy and Pulitzer prize-winning rapper starred in Chanel’s latest eyewear campaign launching April 22. “I visited the Chanel ateliers and saw the process of how something goes from design to execution. Seeing the people who work hard and bring these visions to life resonates with me,” Lamar told the publication in a statement. “Chanel has a t

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Apr 22, 2025 — 1 min read

SZA Launches Not Beauty Just Ahead of Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar

SZA is making her mark in the beauty world with the launch of her brand, Not Beauty, which makes its debut just in time for her upcoming Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar. Her first product release features a trio of lip gloss shades—ones she’s been quietly wearing for months, including during standout public moments like her appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show. Speaking with Vogue, she shared, “I’m not a beauty maven, but I know lips.” “I know what I like, and I’m diligent about f

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Apr 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Drop Romantic Visuals for “Luther”

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have released the romantic video for “Luther,” the smash collaborative hit from the former’s 2024 surprise album “GNX.“ Karena Evans, who previously directed the music videos for Drake’s “In My Feelings” and Coldplay’s “Everyday Life,” is at the helm for the simple yet elegant visuals for “Luther.” Each artist is shown with a love interest throughout the clip, which ends with the original version of Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross’s “If This World Were Mine” that was samp

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Apr 13, 2025 — 1 min read

SZA Surpasses Michael Jackson’s Legendary Billboard Record

In a stunning achievement that reverberates throughout the music industry, SZA has officially surpassed Michael Jackson in the Billboard record books. The acclaimed singer’s sophomore album SOS has now spent more weeks in Billboard 200’s Top 10 than any album by a Black artist in chart history, dethroning Jackson’s landmark album Thriller after nearly three years of consistent chart dominance. The historic milestone On March 12, 2025, SOS matched Thriller’s impressive 79 nonconsecutive weeks i

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Apr 10, 2025 — 3 min read

SZA Unveils New Makeup Line, ‘Not Beauty’

SZA is expanding her creative empire beyond music and acting—she’s now venturing into the beauty industry. During a recent sitdown with Jennifer Hudson, the TDE singer revealed that she’s launching a new makeup line, “Not Beauty.” Regarding her inspiration, SZA noted that along with constant questions from fans about her lip combinations, it was a “necessity” because she’s constantly singing and is a “certified yapper.” Therefore, when using lip products she needs something long-lasting, which

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Mar 24, 2025 — 1 min read

UK Artists Absent from Global Top 10 Albums and Singles Chart for First Time Since 2003

British pop stars have failed to reach the worldwide annual charts of the year’s Top 10 biggest singles and albums for the first time in more than two decades. In 2022, UK acts such as Harry Styles and Glass Animals made up seven of the 20 entries in the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) list. This year, the leading UK act was producer and singer Artemas, for I Like the Way You Kiss Me. British stars such as Charli xcx – arguably the most conversation-dominating UK a

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Feb 24, 2025 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar & SZA Nearly Sell Out All European “Grand National” Tour Dates in a Day

Kendrick Lamar and SZA hit the road in April. It goes without saying that 2025 is off to a great start for Kendrick Lamar. Earlier this month, he took home five Grammy awards for his hit Drake diss track, "Not Like Us." The following weekend, he was able to perform it in front of millions of viewers during his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. He was joined by SZA for the record-breaking performance, along with surprise guests Samuel L Jackson and Serena Williams. Kendrick and SZA are scheduled

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Feb 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Serena Williams Steals the Spotlight at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Tennis legend Serena Williams made an unexpected appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, bringing Compton spirit to football's biggest stage and making a not-so-subtle jab at Lamar's rap nemesis, Drake. Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, emerged during Lamar's performance of "Not Like Us" and did a Crip Walk – a dance move that previously caused a stir when she did it at Wimbledon in 2012. After the show, Williams shared her excitement on Instagram, posting,

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Feb 11, 2025 — 1 min read

Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Samuel L. Jackson Take Super Bowl Halftime Show Stage

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the biggest musical events in the world, with about 1 out of every 3 Americans tuning in. Kendrick Lamar took to the Super Bowl LIX stage for the second time Sunday — but this time he headlined the show in front of millions watching around the world. Samuel L. Jackson opened the show in an Uncle Sam costume. “Salutations! It’s your uncle, Sam, and this is the great American game!” Jackson said done-up in red white and blue. Lamar’s appeared crouched ato

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Feb 10, 2025 — 4 min read

The Ultimate Hip-Hop Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and More

The Super Bowl halftime show has always been a major part of the annual NFL event, and is America’s most-watched musical performance of the year. Here is a look at Sunday’s halftime show during the match between Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, Louisiana. Who is performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025? The halftime show will be performed by Kendrick Lamar, who has won 22 Grammy Awards throughout his career, including five this year for his song Not Like Us, w

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Feb 5, 2025 — 2 min read