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Black America Web
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
A Light Day: Doechii Joins #TeamGalaxy For The Launch Of The Samsung's New Smartphone
Source: Courtesy / Samsung Doechii's impeccable run just keeps getting better! Today (May 28th), Samsung Galaxy announced that the Grammy-Award-winning artist is the newest Team Galaxy member with a bold new campaign celebrating the launch of the favorite Galaxy S25 Edge. In a rare 'light day,' the genre-bending artist takes us through her world with the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge by her side. With her now famous pal Coco (her albino alligator), they highlight how the Galaxy S25 Edge's impressive features support them at every turn and how the sleek device fits seamlessly into her style-forward, always-on lifestyle. The collaboration celebrates Doechii's big switch to Samsung Galaxy thanks to her and the brand's shared values of being innovators who push boundaries in music and technology. Whether she's rehearsing, working out with Now Brief, or just soaking up a rare off-day, the Galaxy S25 Edge is right there with her, delivering style, performance, and serious staying power. To celebrate, Samsung will be hosting an exclusive event, Live on the Edge, featuring a private performance from Doechii at the Edge NYC in Hudson Yards on May 30th in New York City. Fans can tune in the global livestream beginning at 8pm on May 30th on Samsung's YouTube channel. Shoutout to Doechii for making yet another power move. Check out the campaign below! SEE ALSO A Light Day: Doechii Joins #TeamGalaxy For The Launch Of The Samsung's New Smartphone was originally published on
Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Doechii Talks New Music, Her Dream Collab with Solange, and Samsung's New Galaxy S25 Edge
Doechii has grown up with an alligator named Coconut, or Coco to friends. The two have been through a lot together: music videos, mixtape covers, and now, a new campaign with Samsung for their Galaxy S25 Edge. 'I love Coco,' Doechii tells ELLE. 'We've developed a relationship. She's used to me.' Together in the campaign video, music's hottest star and Coco take a rare day off, showcasing how the slim Galaxy S25 Edge can be used day-to-day. The phone is available for pre-order now, fully dropping on May 30. To celebrate the collaboration, the Grammy winner will also perform at a VIP event at Edge NYC in Hudson Yards on drop day, which will also stream on Samsung's YouTube channel. 'The setting is going to be beautiful,' Doechii says. 'I'm experimenting a little bit and trying something different. I just want to show up in a different way that's still familiar.' Doechii has had quite a year, and this campaign is just another notch under her belt. With a win at the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album and a nomination for Best New Artist, all eyes on her. She gave a highly acclaimed performance at the Grammy Awards, decked out in Thom Browe, and then walked the steps of the Met Gala in Louis Vuitton. The star clearly has a stylish eye, and Samsung's newest phone is the latest addition to her bag of tricks. Prior to the event, the star sat down with ELLE to discuss the collaboration, her upcoming music, the success of 'Anxiety,' and what her For You page looks like. I think for the campaign, having Coconut on set was definitely bringing the edge. I think that I'm probably the only artist that would be doing that, having a live alligator on set. I love Coco. How I bring the edge to my career is finding gaps and spaces to disrupt. I enjoy being a disruptor in music and in art, pushing the limits, and trying things that have never been tried before. Absolutely. Me and Coco have been working together since my first music video called 'Crazy.' She was on set, and she's grown a lot. We've kind of grown together. The first time I worked with Coco, she was younger and a bit snappier. It took a little bit more precaution, but I was really adamant about petting her so that she could get used to my scent, touch, energy, and my vibe. I asked a lot of questions from the handlers so that I could understand her behavior. Now, she's calmed down a lot. Alligators are not really as aggressive as a crocodile would be, but they're a little bit more calm when they're cooled off, like actually iced out versus when they're hot, they're a little bit more agitated. They're very similar to us. I think so, yeah. It's crazy because I'm not scared of alligators, but I'm terrified of bugs. Like, yeah, I'm a daredevil, but am I really though? One hundred percent. I get riled up by people saying you can't do something or people placing limitations. I have always just wanted to push things a little bit further. I displayed that a lot when I was younger, pushing buttons and trying things. If somebody says, I don't know, 'Birds aren't supposed to be fucking diamond studded,' I'll be like, 'Yes, they can.' I'll make a bird with diamond studs. I don't know why I'm like that. I want to see everything be possible. I want to see my dreams and my realities come to life, and I think that's always been my motto throughout my art. Anything is possible, and you can create anything. I had a light day yesterday. It's been a while since I had one, but a typical light day for me is actually doing nothing. And when I say nothing, I mean bed rot. Just eating ice cream and cheesecake, a glass of white wine, and watching really bad reality shows. That's my light day. I like to do the old ones. The really raunchy, just horrible. Flavor of Love, really bad. I would say this is kind of a curve ball, but Solange. She's so experimental and limitless creatively. I just think we could do something very cool together. It doesn't even mean that she has to actually be vocally on the track. She also produces, so we could collab in that way too. She's really cool. I didn't get a chance to actually speak with them directly. They're super off-grid, living their best lives in the mountains. That's the goal. They did give us permission and rights to use the record. They support it, and they were cool with it, which is great. Not at all. I always find it fascinating, how digital footprints can just come up out of nowhere. That's a record that I made so long ago, and I made that freestyle and completely forgot about it. I wasn't even thinking about that song. For it to kind of come back up the way that it did and become this massive hit, I did not expect it. I'm extremely grateful. It's very cool to show how, even the early stages of my talent, I was onto something, and I didn't know. Oh my god, that's crazy, because that freestyle has actually come up in conversation recently. I can't give away too much, but yeah, I'll probably do another freestyle in the future. Every now and then I do. I definitely deal with anxiety. I think we all do, and it manifests itself in different ways. Recently, I've been into therapy and taking more care of myself than I ever have before because I'm working a lot. Now, I kind of have my own routine that manages my anxiety. There are things that I do in the morning, like breath work, to manage myself before I even start my day. One of the things that has been transformative for me is loving myself before I go out and start giving to other people. I literally do not pick up my phone until I have done my full routine for myself, because if I start catering and emptying my cup before I fill it, it's not going to be a good day. It took me a while, but once you get into it feels good. Not every day is perfect. On my light day, I'm picking up that phone. They can always expect a lot of intention, but it's going to be wrapped in a different way that I think we haven't experienced. I just got a new order of books. I am currently—and by currently, I mean I haven't even started the first chapter—reading The Myth of Sisyphus. I don't really know what it's about yet, but this girl on TikTok recommended it. I don't want to promote this book, because I don't know what it's about yet, but that's what I'm reading. BookTok and InteriorTok. I'm super into interior design, home décor, and books. I am. I just got this mid-century modern home. So, I just feel fab, and now I want to make it even more fabulous. This is going to sound so mushy but it's true. Sobriety and self-care. That's the vibe. I'm about to be 27, and I kind of think I'm exiting that era of myself. That perspective that I was speaking of from 'Denial Is a River?' I did the thing. You live the life, you do the parties, you do the thing, and then you just find yourself one day on BookTok and loving interiors. Come on. 'Edge of Glory.' This interview has been edited and condense for clarity.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Jennifer Lopez AMA Performance' Trend Explained Amid Kissing Controversy
Jennifer Lopez's performance at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) caught everyone's attention. As clips of her high-energy medley and onstage kisses with backup dancers went viral, Lopez's performance began trending online. Jennifer Lopez opened the 2025 American Music Awards with a high-energy medley that immediately sparked debate. As the host of the evening, she opened the show at Fontainebleau Las Vegas with a six-minute routine packed with choreography and a surprising twist. Her performance began with a slowed-down take on her 2012 track 'Dance Again,' before shifting into a rapid-fire mix of 23 songs. Lopez danced to some of the year's most popular hits, including Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us,' Bad Bunny's 'NUEVAYoL,' Billie Eilish's 'Birds of a Feather,' 'Denial Is a River' by Doechii, 'A Bar Song' by Shaboozey, and 'APT' by Bruno Mars and Rosé. The biggest surprise of the night came during Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control,' when Lopez shared onstage kisses with both male and female backup dancers. The moment quickly spread on social media, where some viewers were caught off guard. While some viewers weren't impressed, others praised her stamina and dedication. One user wrote, 'Why is jennifer lopez kissing everybody at the #AMAs.' Another commented, 'Isn't it pathetic that every award show has to devolve into this weird crap? Jennifer Lopez is 55 fricken years old. This is an embarrassing cry for attention. Sad.' Comedian Tiffany Haddish also referenced the moment while announcing R&B nominees. She joked, 'Save a dancer for me, d***! You ain't the only one that's single.' Lopez's recent split from Ben Affleck also added to the attention. The ceremony also featured tributes to music icons: Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon Award and gave her first live TV performance in seven years, while Rod Stewart received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The post 'Jennifer Lopez AMA Performance' Trend Explained Amid Kissing Controversy appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Doechii Helps The Weeknd During A Tough Week
The Weeknd's 'Timeless' returns to the U.K. top 40, boosted by a remix with Doechii, while Hurry Up ... More Tomorrow returns to No. 1 on one albums chart. MONTERREY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 26: Abel Makkonen better known as The Weekend performs during a concert as part of the 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour at BBVA Stadium on September 26, 2023 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Medios) The Weeknd is in the midst of a moment in his career that is both rewarding and disappointing. While his music continues to perform well on the charts, a movie he invested heavily in — and which hoped would become a box office smash — has turned out to be a flop. Hurry Up Tomorrow, the full-length feature film tied to his album of the same name, hasn't resonated with moviegoers. In contrast, the album Hurry Up Tomorrow has emerged as a commercial success once again in the United Kingdom, after launching at No. 1 only a few months back. The lead single from the project has become a hit once more in the country, aided by a high-profile feature from one of the hottest names in rap music. "Timeless" is surging on the charts across the Atlantic. The track, originally released as a collaboration with Playboi Carti, has returned to the top 40 on the Official Singles chart — the ranking of the most consumed tunes in the country. This frame, it's back at No. 30. At the same time, the collaboration jumps more than 25 spaces on the Official Streaming chart, landing at No. 50. It also ascends from No. 10 to No. 5 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles roster, halving its position. "Timeless" has been performing well since The Weeknd released it in September 2024, but this frame is different. The single climbs thanks to renewed attention around his catalog and Hurry Up Tomorrow as a whole, alongside a new remix that dropped recently. Doechii joined an updated version of "Timeless," which arrived on May 9. Sales and streams of that iteration are helping the original soar. However, due to Official Charts Company rules, Doechii does not earn official credit on the cut. Hurry Up Tomorrow — the album, not the movie — appears on five U.K. rankings this week, returning to all but one. On the one list it didn't need to reenter, the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums list, The Weeknd's latest effort pushes from No. 17 to No. 1, reclaiming the top spot. At the same time, it reenters the top 10 on the Official Vinyl Albums, Official Physical Albums, and Official Albums Sales charts. The Weeknd's most recent project, which dropped in January 2025 after months of promotion, also makes an appearance on the Official Albums chart as well at No. 25, thanks in part to promotion of the film, as well as a new physical re-release.
Vogue Arabia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
5 Bold Beauty Trends Spotted at the 2025 Met Gala
If you love all things fashion, you're more than familiar with the significance of the first Monday of May. Last night, designers, models and celebrities lit up the stairs of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala dressed in countless interpretations of 2025's dress code: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' But no ensemble is truly complete without the right beauty look, and this year's red carpet delivered on all fronts. There was statement hair! There was impeccable makeup! And there were unbelievably bold manicures on display too. Take a closer look at some of the best looks from the evening below. Drama for Days It goes without saying that every star at the 2025 Met Gala walks the red carpet looking their absolute best. But this year, a few noteworthy names went above and beyond to stand out. While Grammy award-winning rapper Doechii sported the Louis Vuitton logo on her cheek, Lupita Nyong'o paired her blue Chanel look with sparkling ebony brows. Pamela Anderson's baby bangs were a first for the star, and Venus Williams bedazzled her braids with countless metallic Coppola/MG25/Getty Images Locks of Love Long hair was a favourite at the 2025 Met Gala, with attendees opting for ankle-skimming braids (hello, Coco Jones) and bubble ponytails à la Kerry Washington. Isha Ambani Piramal allowed her flawless makeup to stand out with a pulled-back plait accessorized with bejewelled brooches, and Megan Thee Stallion's sculpted flaming red hairdo took inspiration from French dancer, singer, and actress Josephine Baker. @anaitashroffadajania Michael Loccisano/GA/Getty Images Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty ImagesThrowback Makeup Let's dive into the makeup at the 2025 Met Gala. Never one to do things half-baked, Doja Cat's lilac eyes + red lip combo was an ode to the '80s. 'I just wanted to feel like a little gangster,' she shared on the red carpet. 'I just wanted to feel like the madam.' In stark contrast, Zendaya's beauty look took a more subtle approach to honoring past trends with a '90s-inspired lip and flawless skin. For the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney, doll-like lashes and floating eyeliner made winning Shearer Theo Wargo Slicks and Swirls If there's one trend this year's guest list couldn't get enough of, it's got to be kiss curls. From Dua Lipa to basketball player Angel Reese, perfectly sculpted edges were a hot favourite on the red carpet. For Gigi Hadid, pin-up curls were the way to go, while Serena Williams and Tyla both sported lighter locks, with the former opting for Hollywood waves and the latter ruffling up her short do for lots of volume and texture. Theo WargoKevin Mazur/MG25/Getty Images Mani Mania Hair and makeup aside, this year's Met Gala also saw some fabulous manicures on the red carpet. To complement her green eyes and velvet suit, Cardi B walked the Met steps flaunting emerald tips, while Cynthia Erivo shared that her acrylic nails (complete with pocket squares as a nod to menswear) took two days to complete. Perhaps one of the most eye-catching sets this year belonged to Sha'Carri Richardson. Flowers, heart, candy hues… what's not to love?Michael Loccisano/GA/Getty ImagesXNY/Star Max
