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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Kendrick Lamar Replaces Drake At No. 1 On A Billboard Chart
For the past year, Kendrick Lamar has been beating Drake left and right. He first ended a rap feud between the two with "Not Like Us," which has become perhaps the biggest hit of his career and was easily declared the top tune among all the diss tracks the two aimed at one another over a short span of time. Lamar's album GNX and its singles have kept many of Drake's releases at bay for the past several months. This week, Lamar scores another win on a Billboard ranking, stopping Drake in his tracks yet again. Lamar is in charge of the Rhythmic Airplay chart this week, as he rises to the summit with "Peekaboo," his collaboration with AZChike. Last frame, the tune sat at No. 4, and now it jumps to first place, becoming another champion for Lamar in its fourteenth frame on the tally. Lamar collects his eleventh No. 1 on the Rhythmic Airplay tally as "Peekaboo" climbs. Over the course of his career, he has landed 20 top 10s and 35 total appearances on the radio list. "Peekaboo" is another huge single taken from GNX, one of several that have hit No. 1 on the Rhythmic Airplay radio tally. Previous focus tracks from the project like "Squabble Up," "Luther" with SZA and "TV Off' with Lefty Gunplay have all spent time in first place. Lamar has been on quite the winning streak lately, as he's also added new No. 1s with "30 for 30" alongside SZA, and "Not Like Us," his longest-running ruler. All six of his tunes have dominated the ranking over the past year or so. Last week, Drake's "Nokia" was in charge of the Rhythmic Airplay tally, and now it dips to the runner-up rung. The Canadian hip-hop superstar made history just a few days ago when "Nokia" ruled, as it became his milestone fortieth No. 1 on the list. That's a landmark no other artist has come even close to. Amazingly, Drake claims more No. 1s than Lamar has total appearances on the Rhythmic Airplay chart. So while Lamar may be winning at the moment, Drake may be the true champion here.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
BET Awards to honor Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin. Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will receive the Ultimate Icon Award at next month's awards show, where Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee. BET says the Ultimate Icon recipients were selected due to their impact on entertainment as well as their community impact and advocacy. Here's more to know about the show. Who's nominated at the BET Awards Lamar earned 10 nominations earlier this month, including an album of the year for his highly-acclaimed project 'GNX.' His ubiquitous diss track 'Not Like Us,' emanating from the Drake feud, received nominations for video of the year and viewer's choice award. The rap megastar made waves with his Grammy triumph, winning song and record of the year for 'Not Like Us.' He followed up with a groundbreaking halftime show, becoming the first solo hip-hop performer to headline the coveted slot. He is currently on the Grand National Tour with SZA. Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tied for the second-most nominations with six. Metro Boomin pulled in five nods, while SZA and The Weeknd each scored four. Who are the show's performers? Rap icon Lil Wayne, rapper GloRilla and singer Teyana Taylor will hit the BET Awards stage. The lineup of performers also includes rapper Playboi Carti and singer Leon Thomas. Who will host the show? Kevin Hart is expected to bring the funny as host of the awards show, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The comedian-actor, who hosted the BET Awards in 2011, called this year's ceremony a 'black-tie affair.' 'It's a chance to reflect, cherish and honor life's unforgettable moments,' Hart said in a statement. He has a history with the network, hosting 'Comic View: One Night Stand' in 2008. He was an executive producer and one of the stars of 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' and launched adult animated comedy 'Lil Kev' on BET+. Will there be any tributes? The BET Awards will offer tributes to former popular hosts and performances, including the network's once-flagship program '106 & Park. ' ''106 & Park' was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade,' said Scott Mills, BET's president and CEO. The weekday show launched in 2000 and lasted for more than a decade. The show thrived with a video countdown, interviews and performances. The show will reunite past hosts A.J. Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J. The tribute will feature performers such as Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and Mr. 106 & Park. It is not yet known whether Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will receive individual tributes during the ceremony. When will the awards take place? The awards will air live on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT. Are there any other standout nominees? There's a competitive list of top-notch actors looking to take home the top award in their category. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. For best actor, the category includes: Aaron Pierre, Aldis Hodge, Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Joey Bada$$, Kevin Hart, Sterling K. Brown and Will Smith. For best actress, the nominees include: Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya. Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Simone Biles, Angel Reese and Jalen Hurts are among the sports stars competing for awards. ___ This story first moved on May 8, 2025, and was updated on May 27, 2025, to add recipients of the BET Ultimate Icon Award.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How To Watch The 2025 American Music Awards
The 2025 American Music Awards are set to kick off later today live from Las Vegas with Jennifer Lopez as host. Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar leads this year's AMA nominations with a total of 10: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (GNX), Song of the Year ('Not Like Us'), Collaboration of the Year ('Luther' with SZA), Favorite Music Video ('Not Like Us'), Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album (GNX), Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x3 – 'Like That' with Future and Metro Boomin, 'Not Like Us,' and 'Luther' with SZA). More from Deadline Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 American Music Awards Nominations Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Reneé Rapp, Benson Boone & Lainey Wilson To Perform At The 2025 American Music Awards Billie Eilish Dominates American Music Awards With Success In All Nominated Categories - See The Full Winners List He's followed by Post Malone with 8 nominations; Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey each with 7 noms, Taylor Swift with 6 and Beyoncé with 3. RELATED: The 2025 show will air live coast-to-coast from the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on Monday, May 26 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount + in the U.S. The show will also livestream on Harmony, Deadline's parent company Penske Media's proprietary live streaming platform, on websites including Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, Deadline, VIBE, IndieWire, and Gold Derby, among others. For a second viewing, the 2025 AMAs will re-air on MTV (Tuesday, May 27 at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT), CMT (Wednesday, May 28 at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT), and BET (Thursday, May 29 at 10 PM ET/ 7 PM PT). Lopez will host and perform, along with Icon Award recipient & performer Janet Jackson; Lifetime Achievement Award recipient & performer Rod Stewart and performers Alex Warren, Becky G, Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, Manuel Turizo and Reneé Rapp. Additional participants and presenters include Alix Earle, Ciara, Dan + Shay, Dylan Efron, Jake Shane, Jon Batiste, Jordan Chiles, Kai Cenat, Megan Moroney, Nikki Glaser, Shaboozey, Tiffany Haddish, Wayne Brady, Zac Brown, among others. Created by producer Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is billed as the world's largest fan-voted awards show. This year marks the return of the AMAs following two years off and the October 2024 American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on CBS. Nominees are based on key fan interactions – as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate. You can see the complete list of nominees here. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
AMAs 2025: Jennifer Lopez Shrugs Off Ben Affleck Divorce, Kissing Backup Dancers During Performance
Jennifer Lopez isn't afraid to bring the heat on stage. The songstress made headlines for a kissing stunt with her backup dancers during her performance at the 2025 American Music Awards. Lopez shocked everyone when she locked lips with her dancers. This comes after her dramatic split from ex-husband Ben Affleck, which kept the couple in headlines for months. What happened on stage? Lopez opened the awards ceremony on Monday with a slowed version of Dance Again. She also delivered amazing moves to other hit songs, including Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar, NUEVAVoL by Bad Bunny, Bird of a Feather by Billie Eilish, APT by Bruno Mars, and Rose, Denial is a River by Doechii, among others. During her performance, Lopez locked lips with both male and female backup dancers—a moment that quickly went viral across social media platforms. For her outfit, Lopez rocked a nude and black blingy jumpsuit. She looked flawless with makeup that perfectly matched her look, complemented by sleek honey blonde hair. How did netizens react to the steamy moment? People online have had mixed reactions to the stunt Jennifer Lopez pulled during her performance. One person on X wrote, '30 years of dancing, 55 years old, Jennifer Lopez STILL GOT IT!!! She will forever be an icon #Amas.' Another commented, 'Jennifer Lopez is literally one of the greatest performers of all time. This lady is almost 56 years old and performing better than people half her age. Damn. Damn. DAMN.' On the other hand, Tomi Lahren tweeted, 'Isn't it pathetic that every award show has to devolve into this weird cr*p? Jennifer Lopez is 55 fricken years old. This is an embarrassing cry for attention. Sad.' Meanwhile, many others shared their reactions using GIFs.
Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Jennifer Lopez's Eight AMAs Outfits Included Ab-Baring Gowns, Sheer Jumpsuits, and More
Leave it to Jennifer Lopez to have seven glamorous outfit changes in one night. At the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the multi-hyphenate kept the audience on their toes at yesterday's American Music Awards, where she was the evening's host for the first time since 2015. On the red carpet, she stunned in a nude Defaïence gown with a plunging neckline. She accessorized with gold heels and MARLI jewelry. She also wore the same dress onstage with Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Lopez opened the show with a dance medley of some of this year's biggest hits, like Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us,' Billie Eilish's 'Birds of a Feather,' and Chappell Roan's 'HOT TO GO!' She began the performance in a black trench coat before taking it off to reveal a MICHAEL NGO nude and black rhinestone jumpsuit. As the evening progressed, Lopez maintained the sparkly theme. Later, she wore a Miss Sohee rhinestone gown with a high leg slit and a bright teal jacket with floral embroidery and puffy sleeves. She also paid homage to her hometown of the Bronx, New York, when she wore a Bronx & Banco jewel-adorned gown with elaborate cut-outs. She accessorized with diamond earrings and clear heels. She added to her neutral color palette for the evening with a black sequin jumpsuit, which featured even more cut-outs. And the glitz didn't end there. She also wore a striking gold sequin halter gown with two high leg slits and accessorized with gold heels and statement earrings. When she introduced Janet Jackson's performance ahead of Jackson receiving the Icon Award, she went for a blue strapless gown with exaggerated hip details. She accessorized with a diamond cuff and choker. In a pre-show interview with People, Lopez broke down her thought process for the night's outfits. 'I work with my stylist, and we kind of kick around ideas like, 'What do we want it to be for the performance and what do we want it to be for the hosting and what's our vibe?'' she said. 'We feel it out because I think it does change. For me, my feelings change from month to month, like, 'Who do I want to be today?' because I feel like there's so many different sides to who I am fashion-wise.' She added that her goal is to captivate the audience and keep them interested throughout the show. And after so many years in the public eye, she said that she now has quick outfit changes down to a science. 'We just have learned to do it so fast,' she explained. 'So I'm sure we hold a world record or something somewhere.'
