Pharrell Talks Building with Missy Elliott and Timbaland – Irony of McDonald’s ‘I’m Lovin’ It’ Jingle | WATCH
*Describe Pharrell Williams’ professional life journey and the word ‘ironic’ may or may not come to mind. But that seems to be the best label to put on the journey, judging by comments the award-winning hitmaker made during a recent episode of “Hot Ones.” On deck to promote “Piece by Piece,” his biographical animated film […]
Jussie Smollet Says Black Women Saved His Life As He Stumps for New ‘Holliday’ Film | WATCH
*Radio/TV personality Jazmyn Summers caught up with Jussie Smollett who joined Vivica Fox and Mona Scott-Young to promote their critically acclaimed new movie “Lost Holliday” dropping in AMC theaters this weekend. He tells EURweb that during his darkest days following his arrest for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself in 2019, Black women came to his side, “I would not physically be […]
Missy Elliott’s ‘The Rain’ Becomes Second Song Transmitted to Deep Space
*Missy Elliott’s lyrics have made their way to space. NASA announced Monday that it transmitted her song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” 158 million miles from Earth to Venus, CBS News reports. It took nearly 14 minutes for the track to reach the planet, which does not have rainfall. “My song ‘The Rain’ has officially […]
Missy Elliott Talks Battle with Graves’ Disease and Upcoming Tour
*In a new interview with PEOPLE, Missy Elliott said she is “super excited” about her upcoming tour. “It’s full days, then I go home, and the work continues. But I feel good,” she shared. “I’m super excited.” As we reported earlier, Missy Elliot is hitting the road this summer with Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland. […]
Black Excellence Shines at Songwriters Hall of Fame – SZA, Timbaland Honored
*The Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 53rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner illuminated New York City with a celebration that honored the extraordinary contributions of some of the most iconic songwriters in the music industry. This year’s event was particularly momentous with a lineup of presenters and performers that showcased Black excellence in music, including Timbaland, […]
Missy Elliott Joins Pharrell Williams’ Untitled Musical Project
*Missy Elliott has joined the cast of Pharrell Williams’ untitled musical project for Universal. The previously announced cast includes Halle Bailey, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Brian Tyree Henry, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the coming-of-age musical set in the summer of 1977 at Virginia Beach. The tale is inspired by Atlantis Apartments, Williams’ childhood neighborhood. Michel […]
‘Absolutely Not!’ – Ginuwine Reveals His Bedroom Playlist Doesn’t Include His Music
*With hits like “Pony,” “In Those Jeans” and “So Anxious” Ginuwine easily comes to mind for many people when thinking of tunes to soundtrack an episode of hot sex. But when it comes to his own lovemaking playlist, the singer is quick to say he doesn’t include his own music when handling business between the […]
Missy Elliott Posted Her Mother Patricia Elliot and Left Social Media Gagging – Fan Evades Rod Wave’s Security When He Jumps On Stage & More | PicsVIDEOs
*Missy Elliott left social media gagging when she posted two pictures of her mother, Patricia Elliott. Fans were left befuddled at the youthful appearance of Missy’s Mom Dukes. “Mom?! Ain’t no way!!! I need to be going to the same church mama at! 😍😍😍,” tweeted one fan. Yep, God’s word comes through in the clutch, “Bless […]
Soulja Boy Recalls Snoop Dogg and Ice-T Saying His Music ‘Sucked’ – Check Out Missy Elliot’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Performance & More | PicsVIDEOs
*Soulja Boy reflects on how some of the OG hip hop heads hated on his 2007 self-released debut single “Crank That.” Snoop Dogg and Ice-T were some rappers who told him his music “sucked.” One person posted, “His ain’t lyin idk y people don’t wanna give him his props for the feel-good fun music he had […]
Missy Elliott’s Mother Has Never Seen Her Live Performances – French Montana Held Up By Colombian Authorities Searching His Plane for Drugs + More | PicVIDEOs
*Missy Elliott tells Robin Roberts her mother has never seen her perform live due to the language used in her lyrics because Mom Dukes serves the Lord. However, Missy‘s mother intends to witness her talented daughter’s induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Missy, you’ll have to perform the Kidz Bop versions of […]
Missy Elliott Donates $50k to Cover Past-Due Rent for 26 Families
*Missy Elliott paid it forward in her Portsmouth hometown where she paid off 26 families’ past-due rent with $50,000 she donated to a local housing organization. The rapper’s generosity comes on the one-year anniversary of Oct. 17 being declared “Missy Elliott Day” in Virginia, People reports. “Instead of it being a celebration of Missy Elliott, […]
Missy Elliott and Timbaland Pay Tribute to Rapper Magoo Following Death at 50
*Timbaland, Ginuwine, Missy Elliott, and several music stars have hit up social media to pay tribute to rapper Magoo, who passed away over the weekend at age 50. Elliott shared a clip on Instagram from her and Magoo’s 1997 music video for “Beep Me 911,” and in the caption, she reflected on the first time […]
Oprah Hands Out Supplies At Maui Shelter, But Her Film Crew was Turned AWAY – Drake Almost Comes To Blows w/Male Fans At LA Concert & More | PicVIDEOs
*Webbies, we’ve got some interesting news about Oprah Winfrey and her efforts to help the victims of the Lahaina, Maui wildfire. Her camera crew was denied entry at a shelter for wildfire refugees “out of respect to those seeking safety.” She had attempted to bring a CBS crew inside a facility where survivors continue to […]
Essence Fest 2023 Passed the Vibe Check – Lakeith Stanfield Spotlights Black Fatherly Love for Film ‘Haunted Mansion’ & More | Videos
*Social Heat is a baddie today with some baddie stories. Essence Fest 2023 kicked off June 29 and ends today, July 3, 2023. Throughout its run, the event brought out some big-time showstoppers like Missy Elliot, as well as Tobe Nwigwe, Ari Lennox, Juvenile, Jagged Edge, Janelle Monáe, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. Essence Fest also […]
2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Include Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, and Don Cornelius | VIDEO
(CNN) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2023 class of inductees. In the performer category, the group includes Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners. DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray will be the recipients of the Musical Influence Award, […]
