Drake Dismissed From Astroworld Class Action Lawsuit

Kendrick Lamar Drops Music Video for Drake Diss Track "Not Like Us" | THR News Video

The video, which comes after Lamar performed the song six times in a row at his "The Pop Out" concert last month, could be described as the cap on Lamar’s definitive victory over Drake in the beef between the two rappers that dominated pop culture for much of this year.

Kendrick Lamar Concert Unites 25 L.A. Artists for Juneteenth Show | THR News Video

Kendrick Lamar took full aim at Drake and brought together 25 LA artists during his special The Pop Out: Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert. Thousands flocked to the Kia Forum in LA for the Juneteenth event which was to showcase unity among West Coast talent. More than two dozen artists made an appearance at the concert including Dr. Dre, Schoolboy Q and Tyler, the Creator.

‘Rolling Stone’ Names the Best Songs of 2024 So Far

‘Rolling Stone’ Names , the Best Songs of 2024 So Far. Staff members at 'Rolling Stone' compiled some of their favorite songs of the year so far and even made a Spotify playlist for you to check them out. Beyoncé, "Ya Ya", "Her lyrics place her own family’s struggles against a backdrop of American economic, racial, and social hypocrisy, and wrap her anti-erasure gospel in a music that radiates freedom, resistance, and joy." –J.D. Kehlani, "After Hours", "She makes the groove her own, lighting up one of 2024’s finest summer jams." —J.D. Ariana Grande, "We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)", "Whether the song is about Grande’s relationship with the press, an ex, or both, its raw mix of hurt and hope has the kaleidoscopic radiance of club lights in wet eyes." —B. Stallings. Kendrick Lamar, "Not Like Us", "Of all the songs that Kendrick Lamar unleashed against Drake this spring in a paroxysm of pure contempt, this is the winner." —S.V.L. Kim Gordon, "Bye Bye", "Your favorite avant-garde twentysomething wishes they sounded this cool." —S.V.L. Megan Thee Stallion, "Hiss", "For longtime fans, it represented the down and dirty, no holds barred, UGK-studied rapping that made them fall in love with her. She herself credits it to her beloved ego, Tina Snow." —M.C. Olivia Rodrigo, "So American", "It’s a giddy pop earworm and an absolute rock & roll banger." —M.G. Hozier, "Too Sweet", "The song didn’t appear on his album 'Unreal Unearth' because it didn’t fit the mood, but it’s landed perfectly now." —J.L. Kacey Musgraves, "Cardinal", "To open her latest studio album, 'Deeper Well,' Kacey Musgraves looked to nature to set the tone." —J.L

Travis Scott Arrested in Florida

Travis Scott Arrested in Florida. The 33-year-old rapper was arrested at the Miami Beach Marina early on June 20, CNN reports. He was booked into Miami-Dade County Jail at 4:35 a.m. Scott faces disorderly intoxication and trespassing charges, according to jail records. Police say that while the rapper was on a charter boat, there was an altercation with the crew, at which point officers were called. Scott reportedly left but then returned and had a dispute with the crew for a second time. When asked to leave again, Scott refused, which resulted in his arrest. . A $650 bond was posted for the rapper. Scott gained notoriety for his 2018 album, 'Astroworld,' which received a Grammy nomination for best rap album. His newest album, 'UTOPIA,' was also nominated for best rap album. Scott is a father to two children, both of whom he shares with Kylie Jenner

Shelley Duvall, Star of 'The Shining,' Dead at 75 | THR News Video

Shelley Duvall, the actress known for playing Wendy Torrance in 'The Shining' and starring in numerous Robert Altman films, has died. She was 75. Dan Gilroy, Duvall's life partner since 1989, told The Hollywood Reporter she died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas. He said, "My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley."