The Weeknd may have been snubbed by the Grammys but he’s the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist, and disgraced country singer Morgan Wallen is a six-time nominee.
Nashville Rejects Sign for, Morgan Wallen's New Bar , Citing Past Behavior.
Associated Press reports that Nashville city
council members have rejected plans for
a sign at Morgan Wallen's new bar. .
Associated Press reports that Nashville city
council members have rejected plans for
a sign at Morgan Wallen's new bar. .
Council members cited controversy over Wallen's use of a
racial slur in 2021 and recent criminal charges for throwing
a chair off a roof near two law enforcement officers. .
I don’t want to see
a billboard up with the
name of a person who is
throwing chairs off of
balconies and who is
saying racial slurs, Delishia Porterfield, Nashville council member, via Associated Press.
Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen
is scheduled to open this weekend.
Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen
is scheduled to open this weekend.
The fact that someone’s name
is going up on a bar doesn’t
mean that we condone all
the behavior, but again
I appreciate the efforts to make
amends, the positive response, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press.
The fact that someone’s name
is going up on a bar doesn’t
mean that we condone all
the behavior, but again
I appreciate the efforts to make
amends, the positive response, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press.
and again, the operator
themselves I don’t think
should be penalized
for what happened, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press.
AP reports that the initial hearing for Wallen's criminal case has been postponed until August 15.
The charges against Wallen include three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. .
In 2023, Wallen's album 'One Thing at a Time' was at the top of the Billboard 200 charts for 16 weeks.
It was the most-consumed album in the U.S.
for 2023, with Top 10 hits that included
'Last Night,' 'You Proof' and 'Thinkin’ Bout Me.'.
In 2021, Wallen's label suspended
him indefinitely after video came
to light of him shouting a racial slur
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Ingrid Andress is apologizing for her controversial performance of the national anthem at the Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk and that she's now checking into rehab. The Grammy-nominated country singer shared a statement on social media that said, "I'm not gonna bull**** y'all, I was drunk last night. I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need." She went on to say, "That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I'll let y'all know how rehab is I hear it's super fun."
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Coco Jones chats with THR on the BET Awards carpet and teases some major collaborations on her upcoming album. Plus, she explains how winning a Grammy award has inspired her to dream even bigger and teases what fans can expect in the next season of 'Bel-Air.'
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Happy Birthday,
Ariana Grande!.
Ariana Grande-Butera was born
June 26, 1993, and turns 27.
She was born in
Boca Raton, Florida.
Grande was known for playing
Cat Valentine in 'Victorious.'.
Her first album,
'Yours Truly,' debuted
at No. 1 on the
'Billboard' 200.
It also featured her first hit single,
"The Way", with Mac Miller.
The Grammy-winning artist
won Best Pop Vocal Album
for 'Sweetener.'.
The high-pony queen made
history after releasing
'Thank U, Next.'.
She was the first artist to hold
the top 3 spots on the 'Billboard'
Hot 100 simultaneously since
The Beatles.
Grande has also been
named Woman of the
Year by 'Billboard.'.
The singer headlined
Coachella 2019.
Happy Birthday,
Ariana Grande!
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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
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Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born June 17, 1987, and turns 33.
He was born in
Compton, California.
His debut studio album,
'Section .80,' was released in 2011.
His album, 'Good Kid,
M.A.A.D City,' debuted
at No. 2 on the 'Billboard'
200 chart.
Lamar went on to release
'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which won a Grammy
for best rap album.
His album, 'Damn,' was the first
non-classical and non-jazz album
to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
The rapper is also a member
of the hip-hop group
Black Hippy.
He has been named
the “Hottest MC in
the Game” by MTV.
Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!
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The Weeknd has received 16 nods for this year's Billboard Music Awards, with his album 'After Hours', in contention for Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album.
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Nominees for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards have been announced and we’ve got the highlights. The Weeknd leads the pack with an impressive 16 nominations, including Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top..
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