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Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mariah Carey's, 55, rumored boytoy Anderson .Paak, 39, reveals major update on their relationship
Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak have been making music together. The 39-year-old multihyphenate music artist revealed that he's been collaborating with the 55-year-old singer — who recently mortified her teenage twins — during a Track Star interview. A social media clip showed .Paak, born Brandon Paak Anderson, participating in a game series in which people on the street are quizzed on songs played by host Jack Coyne. .Paak appeared in Friday's edition, dressed in a Mariah Carey T-shirt, no less. At one point her 1995 song Always Be My Baby started playing, prompting the Silk Sonic singer to blush and laugh. 'This would be Mariah Carey. The Mariah Carey,' he answered before dishing, 'I remember like, fifth grade or something, just watching the music video and having a huge crush.' Asked if they would ever work on music together, the drummer revealed: 'We're working on some music. On her new album.' Mariah and Anderson ignited dating rumors in December when they were seen holding hands in Aspen, Colorado. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Track Star* (@trackstarshow) The two music artists were also together in March and they were spotted hand-in-hand once again. A source told Us Weekl y that month, 'Mariah and Anderson are dating, they met working last summer and he has always been a huge fan and looked up to her.' The insider added, 'Their dates have been very far apart because of schedules, but it's been going on a few months.' At the time, Anderson was said to be 'very smitten' with the iconic singer, who shares 13-year-old son Moroccan and daughter Monroe with ex-husband Nick Cannon. The person close to the situation said the drummer 'has really been keeping her attention and they are full on dating.' 'Their relationship started in the studio as they were working on new music together and it quickly turned romantic,' the source noted. Beyond music, the twosome reportedly bonds over parenthood. Anderson is dad to sons Soul Rasheed, 14, and Shine Tariq, seven, with estranged wife Jaylyn Chang. He filed for divorce from Chang in January 2024, after more than 13 years of marriage. The entrepreneur posted a photo with Mariah on Instagram late last year. In a November 1 post, the DJ uploaded a carousel of pictures from a Halloween party hosted at his club in West Hollywood. Carey made an appearance — the blonde bombshell was clad in a skintight latex Catwoman costume complete with cat ears. She put on a busty display in the low-cut number and smiled from ear-to-ear while poking at the silver helmet Anderson was wearing while dressed as Daft Punk. He wrote in a caption to his 3.3 million followers, 'WE HAD A THRILLER NIGHT TO SAY THE LEAST! BIG SHOUTS TO EVERYBODY WHO CAME OUT TO @andys_weho FIRST EVER HALLOWEEN PARTY!
News18
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anderson .Paak Confirms Musical Collaboration With Mariah Carey For Her Upcoming Album
Last Updated: When Jack Coyne played Mariah Carey's hit song "Always Be My Baby,' .Paak flashed a cheeky smile and then showed off his Mariah T-shirt. Anderson .Paak has confirmed collaboration with Mariah Carey. The 39-year-old singer-songwriter and producer appeared on Track Star on Friday. The highlight of his appearance – his Mariah Carey T-shirt. Further, what added to the fans' intrigue was his confirmation about the project with Carey which is in the works. FYI, Track Star is a social media show where strangers and celebrities are asked to guess the songs that are played by the host, Jack Coyne. In the clip, Jack Coyne played Mariah Carey's hit song 'Always Be My Baby." Before answering, .Paak flashed a cheeky smile and then showed off his Mariah T-shirt, which he wore beneath his black fleece jacket. 'This would be Mariah Carey. The Mariah Carey," he answered. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Track Star* (@trackstarshow) .Paak continued, 'I remember in like fifth grade or something, watching the music videos and having a huge crush. We're working on some music on her new album." The confirmation of his collaboration comes months later .Paak and Carey were seen holding hands at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March 2025. The rumoured couple was also spotted leaving the Birds Street Cafe in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. At the award function, Carey received the icon award and was helped by .Paak to get onto the stage for her acceptance speech. In her speech, Carey said, 'Thank you iHeart for this incredible honour." She joked, 'As a kid, I used to listen to my favourite artist on the radio and dream of being on the airwave myself. Now, for those of you who may not know what airwaves are, think of it as the non-Wifi version of streaming, OK?" On the work front, .Paak is known for his work in Silk Sonic, for which he collaborated with Bruno Mars. Additionally, he has four original solo albums, Venice, Malibu, Oxnard and Ventura to his credit. .Paak's debut album became a blockbuster success after he appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series in 2016. It was also referred to as 'the most popular in the history of the series." Carey, on the other hand, is currently busy working on a new album. However, she is yet to disclose further details at this time. First Published:
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘A promise kept:' An East Durham roller rink reopens with excitement for the future
Silk Sonic's 'Skate' blared through the speakers as dozens of people poured into the Wheels Durham roller-skating rink on Hoover Road on Thursday evening. The walls still smelled of paint, and the star-pattern carpet glowed under the colorful overhead lights. On the shelves behind the counter, neatly lined red, yellow and blue skates waited for new feet to glide on the glossy rink. Durhamites have waited for years for the city to reopen the roller rink in Merrick-Moore Park. The rink in the former Wheels Fun Park, which also had mini golf and go-karts, closed in 2020 after four decades of being a place to hold parties, hang out with friends, and learn to skate. In 2021, the city bought the space and began renovations after residents demanded the return of the safe space for youth in East Durham. 'Tonight is so much more than just an opportunity for nostalgia,' City Manager Bo Ferguson said Thursday. 'Tonight is about a promise kept.' More additions are coming to the Wheels Durham lot now that Durham voters approved a $200 million bond to fund parks and streets projects. Soon, an aquatic center will go beside Wheels that includes a lazy river, zero-depth entry pool, climbing wall and water slides. Wheels Durham is now managed by United Skates of America, which operates a roller rink on Trawick Road in Raleigh and several other locations in the country. All weekend, the rink is holding events to celebrate the reopening and kick off months of events for youth, seniors, teens, and local groups. As the night went on, people waited in line to trade their shoes for skates and waddle out onto the floor. Mayor Leonardo Williams was the first to test out the new rink. 'I used to be a skater, but this floor is really tight, making it slippery,' he said after a few laps trying to keep his balance. 'I need to get different skates.' Williams called the reopening of Wheels 'dope,' a word he sometimes uses to describe the city's happenings. 'When we get to refurbish childhood memories, when we get to bring things like this back to life, and not only bring it back to life but make it even better, that's pretty dope if you ask me,' he said. Kristen Keith sat in front of the skating floor to secure the kid training skates on her 5-year-old twins and 2-year-old daughter. 'They really like to skate. We had been going to USA (skating rink) in Raleigh but haven't been in a while, so we were very excited to get their skates out,' Keith said. A Durham native and resident, she was happy to bring her children to Wheels to create new memories in a restored building. 'I haven't been here since I was a child,' she said. 'But walking in here, it all felt very familiar.' Wheels is the only roller skating rink in Durham and one of two in the Triangle. When it closed in 2020, some residents would travel to Raleigh's USA Skating Rink to skate or host parties. Eddie Watson remembers when he skated to new hip-hop songs of the late 1980s and early '90s after Wheels relocated to Hoover Road from Roxboro Road. 'I'm happy it's back. Wheels was a big part of Black culture in Durham,' he said. 'There were different styles, and it gave you a better atmosphere to skate to.' Watson teaches skating in Raleigh and is the founder of the Raleigh-Durham Skaters Association. Though the roller skating community isn't as large as in other cities like Atlanta, Watson said people are always excited for opportunities to skate regardless of age or resources. At 58, he is still lacing up. 'Age doesn't matter,' he said. 'The will and the moment do.' Outside of Wheels, an installation by Raleigh-based artist and muralist Dare Coulter takes up the front of the building. The sculptures protruding out of the wall by the entrance are of different Durham residents who have skated at Wheels. On the opposite side are the words 'From Bull City With Love' above the Bull City hand sign. 'I can't tell y'all how long ago it was that I fell in love with this city but I can tell you that every day I know that Durham is a special place,' Coulter said during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. 'Y'all have to hold on to the magic. ... The beauty of right now is that we have memories to make.' City Councilman Carl Rist said the reopening of Wheels is a model for how 'local government does good' and thanked residents for coming out. Find more information about the Wheels' weekend events and open skating at
Korea Herald
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
G-Dragon unveils teaser video for 'Too Bad'
Anderson Paak, Karina join to support the comeback of K-pop icon G-Dragon's long-awaited comeback is imminent. The K-pop icon unveiled the music video teaser for "Too Bad," the main track of his third LP "Ubermensch," on Saturday. The 18-second clip features G-Dragon enjoying a lively party alongside Korean American musician Anderson Paak, showing groovy dance moves. The teaser showcases a rhythmic, upbeat melody with fast-paced scene transitions, while G-Dragon's bold and vivid fashion adds to the visual appeal. Anderson Paak, who features on the track, is a singer-songwriter, rapper and drummer, who, in 2021 formed the R&B supergroup Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in April that year. He later won song of the year and record of the year at the 2022 Grammy Awards. The music video also features Karina of aespa, one of the most popular active K-pop girl groups. At the end of the teaser, she stands in front of a blue vehicle, waiting for G-Dragon as he approaches her. Before the main track teaser, G-Dragon released a teaser for "Drama," the fourth track from his upcoming album, on Thursday. The teaser presents a different vibe from the main track, with a melancholy soundtrack playing over G-Dragon's freckled face and a sharp gaze. Including prereleased tracks, G-Dragon's new album consists of eight songs and is set for release Tuesday. Following the album, he will kick off his first world tour in eight years, "Ubermensch," with concerts at Goyang Sports Complex on March 29-30.
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red's 'Fat Juicy & Wet' has fans confused: 'Bruno said WHAT!?'
Want sexiness without a drop of subtlety? Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red have you covered. Their latest track, "Fat, Juicy & Wet," released Thursday, offers a dialogue so NSFW that listeners should be inclined to double-check their headphones settings just to make sure the lyrics don't play aloud. Sexyy Red, known for her raunchy rhymes, holds nothing back; Mars, whose style has become an increasing call-back to old-school groove, proves his censorship sensibilities have not followed suit. Previously more of a romantic crooner with tracks like "When I Was Your Man" and "Just the Way You Are," Mars' more recent collaboration with Anderson .Paak in the newly formed Silk Sonic employs the same soulful vibe but with more edgy lyrics. And while Red's "Get it Sexyy" and "Pound Town" opt for a more graphic approach, past tracks from Mars like "Versace on the Floor," "Please Me" with Cardi B set the stage for their pairing. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Fans were skeptical of the collaboration, pointing out the match seemed incongruous off the bat and doubling down after hearing the track itself. "Fat, Juicy, Wet should've stayed on the hard drive," one X user posted. On TikTok, there was a cacophony of criticism and confusion. "What in the multiverse is this?!?" one account commented on the clip Mars posted of the music video. "Did I just hop timelines???? Bruno said WHAT!?" another user commented. That sentiment ran throughout the comment section, though sometimes with a more positive skew. One account called it "the collab we didn't know what we needed," while another wrote, "His ability to collab with the most unexpected artist will never cease to amaze me." With lyrics so raunchy it's unclear how a radio edit – let alone a KIDZ BOP version – could scrub it clean, the duo bashes you over the head with sexual innuendos, but seems, at least in the music video, to be in on the joke. With surprising celebrity cameos from K-pop star Rosé and Lady Gaga (both of whom Mars also recently collaborated with), the song's video brings the sexual metaphors to life in a way that borders on satire. If you can get past the lyrics, the heavy-handed beat and catchy background vocals make for an odd "why do I love this?" listening experience. "People are hating on it, but I kinda low-key like it," one X user wrote. "This new Bruno Mars song is so UNHOLY, UNGODLY. let me put it on repeat," another shared. Despite some popular acclaim, music connoisseurs did not grant the collaboration a pass. "I'd be willing to erase this song from my memory if it weren't for the beat — Bruno and his boys the Stereotypes butcher the West Coast ratchet club sound of a decade ago by giving it a Las Vegas show tunes sheen," Alphonse Pierre, a critic at Pitchfork wrote of the track. That Las Vegas show tunes sheen is a bit of Mars' signature, and previous tracks like Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" and "24K Magic" have leaned into catchy hooks and the showy imagery that defines the city's famous strip. Mars may pay no mind to the critic's corner, however as his commercial success remains largely bullet-proof. On Wednesday, he became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners in Spotify history and announced Thursday an extension of his long-running Las Vegas residency.
