As a father to four young children, Thomas Rhett is well-versed in living with babies, but it looks like one of his daughters is adjusting to her new role as big sister.
The hit singer took to Twitter to share a humorous photo of he and wife Lauren‘s one-year-old daughter, Lennon, sitting next to their newest edition to the family, one-week-old Lillie. The photo shows the new baby in a state of distress, crying next to her big sister on the couch, Lennon giving a look to the camera that suggests she’s clueless on how to handle the situation.
“Lennon is taking this really well,” the “Country Again” singer captions the candid moment.
“lol! the look on her face is ‘what is that noise and what am i supposed to do about it?!!’ sweetie,” one fan writes in the comment section of Thomas’ Twitter post, while another shares, “Priceless! I would definitely get the picture framed. Precious babies!”
Thomas and Lauren welcomed Lillie on November 15. She is the couple’s fourth daughter, following six-year-old Willa, four-year-old Ada and Lennon, who was born in February 2020.
(NOTE CONTENT) Netflix’s Jonas Brothers Family Roast is finally here and, although a slew of celebrities put the Jonas Brothers on blast — all in good fun, of course — their wives pulled no punches when taking Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas down a few pegs.
Sophie Turner skewered Joe when joking about the band’s use of purity rings back in the day because, according to her, Joe was sticking his fingers into other places besides “some dumb metal rings.” She also likened the tale of the purity rings to Cinderella because, when the “the finger fit me,” it was only after he went through girls who “were under contract to Disney.”
Danielle Jonas, who lost her voice, tasked SNL star Kenan Thompson to read her roast Love Actually style, using cue cards. “I met Kevin on vacation, and before that, the only thing I’ve done on vacation that ruined my life was getting vacation braids,” Kenan read. “I basically ignored him the whole time, which he loved because he said it reminded him of his mom.”
Priyanka Chopra joked about the 10-year age gap between her and Nick in her speech. “He showed me how to use TikTok, for example,” the Quantico alum said, before adding, “I showed him what a successful acting career looks like.” She also remarked that she had no idea who Nick was when she first heard of him because “I’m from India, a country rich in culture, in music, and in entertainment. So, clearly, the Jonas Brothers didn’t make it over there.”
Pete Davidson, Lily Singh, Jack Whitehall and John Legend also appeared in the roast, with John composing an entire ballad that dragged the JoBros by pointing out all the ways they will never be The Beatles.
Jonas Brothers Family Roast is streaming now on Netflix.
Following Kanye West and Drake ending their long time feud last week, it appears that T-Pain and Usher have finally squashed their beef as well.
T-Pain is famous for his use of Auto-Tune, and earlier this year, he revealed he became depressed in 2013 when Usher criticized his use of the audio processor. While filming the Netflix docuseries This Is Pop, the Grammy-winning rapper/producer recalled the “Burn” singer’s words. “He was like, ‘Man, you kind of f***ed up music,’” he recalled, adding, “I didn’t understand. Usher was my friend.”
But the two veteran stars met Sunday and hugged on stage at an event promoting Dave Chappelle‘s Live in Real Life documentary
“I love you, bro,” T-Pain said to Usher. “I’m telling you, we ain’t going through nothing, bro. We ain’t going through a Godd**n thing. It’s all love. In times when we’re divided the most, we need to be together the most. I love you, bro. I’m never not gonna love you, bro, trust me, my dawg.”
For his part, Usher posted an Instagram photo of them hugging and commented, “We got you homie. Thanx to all my bruthas & sistas … for making this an epic night! That Southern Hospitality.”
T-Pain’s credits include songs with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and DJ Khaled, In 2007, T-Pain collaborated with Usher when he produced the R. Kelly “Same Girl” remix featuring the eight-time Grammy winner.
Some Hollywood stars — and one former president — are among this year’s Grammy nominees in the Best Spoken Word Album categories.
Reading Rainbow icon and Star Trek: The Next Generation veteran LeVar Burton was recognized for his reading of the audiobook version of Aftermath.
Don Cheadle was nominated for his work on the spoken-word version of Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation from the late John Lewis, about the trailblazing congressman.
Dave Chappelle and Amir Sulaiman were jointly nominated for Dave’s moving musings on the George Floyd murder, 8:46, while former president Barack Obama was highlighted for reading his own book A Promised Land.
Poet J. Ivy rounded out the list for his album Catching Dreams: Live at Fort Knox Chicago.
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In honor of Jay-Z being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 30, Questlove from The Roots brought together a who’s who of entertainment and sports to pay tribute to Hova. The video, titled The Times and Life of Shawn Carter, features over 35 famous admirers reciting lyrics, song and album titles from the Roc Nation founder’s iconic 26-year career.
Beyoncé kicks off the tribute, referring to her husband’s second studio album in 1997 by saying, “In my lifetime, more than a million rhymes, no joking.” It’s a family affair, as the “Run This Town” rapper’s mother, Dr. Gloria Carter, also makes an appearance, and the video ends with Bey and Jay’s nine-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, adorably reciting edited lyrics from 1998’s “Ride or Die.”
“Congrats S Carter, ghost writer. You paid the right price so we just made your hits tighter,” Blue says in a serious tone before erupting into laughter.
Music stars in The Times and Life of Shawn Carter include: Rihanna, Diddy, Pharrell, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Queen Latifah, Usher, Rick Ross, Alicia Keys, RZA, SZA, H.E.R., Common, Lenny Kravitz, Jermaine Dupri, MC Lyte, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Martin from Coldplay.
TV/Film stars in The Times and Life of Shawn Carter include: Regina King, Kevin Hart, Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Jamie Foxx, Trevor Noah, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, Chris Rock, Tracee Ellis Ross, Idris Elba, Lena Waithe, LeBron James, and David Letterman.
On her Instagram on Tuesday, Zendaya announced that Euphoria, the show that made her the youngest Emmy winner in the lead actress category, will be back January 9.
The preview of the second season of the HBO series shows Zendaya‘s Rue blissfully dancing by herself to a version of the standard “Call Me Irresponsible.”
But the good times quickly come to an end, with clips of domestic abuse, a convenience store holdup, and cops bashing down somebody’s door.
In voice-over, Rue notes, “When you’re younger, everything feels so permanent. But as you get older, you begin to realize nothing is, and everyone you love could drift away.”
At the end of the trailer, Storm Reid as Rue’s younger sister Gia asks her, “Are you high?”
Rue spits something she’s been drinking back into a glass, and then sheepishly replies, “I mean…”
Universal has officially released an extended preview of Jurassic Park: Dominion, which previously was shown in theaters earlier this year before IMAX screenings of Fast 9.
The studio is calling it a “prologue” to the movie, which hits theaters next summer — and much of it is quite a look back…some 65 million years ago, to be exact.
The snippet begins with a long look at a day in the life of a bunch of dinosaurs, before jumping forward to the present, when a T-Rex is being stalked by guys in a helicopter attempting to tranquilize it.
Things don’t go as planned, however, as the dino stomps his way through a packed drive-in theater, tossing cars and scattering moviegoers — except for one couple making out with each other, oblivious to the disruption.
Jurassic Park: Dominion, featuring Chris Pratt and his Jurassic World series co-star Bryce Dallas Howard — along with original Jurassic Park stars Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and BD Wong — opens June 10, 2022.
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Jay-Z is now the most nominated artist in Grammy history.
Hova received three nominations Tuesday for the 2022 Grammy Awards, moving his career total to 83 and breaking his tie with Quincy Jones who has 80 nods. Jay-Z currently has won 23 Grammys.
Jay was nominated twice Tuesday: for Best Rap Song, “Bath Salts” with the late DMX and Nas, and “Jail,” with Kanye West.
Ye’s Donda is up for Album of the Year, and the Roc Nation founder is also nominated for being featured on the project.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert musical director Jon Batiste leads all artists, with 11 nominations. H.E.R., who was one of the artists announcing the nominations, received eight nods, as well as Justin Bieber and Doja Cat. H.E.R.’s nominations include Album of the Year for Back of My Mind, and Song of the Year, for “Fight for You.”
Saweetie and Baby Keem are among the stars nominated for Best New Artist.
J. Cole was nominated for Grammys in all four rap categories: Best Rap Album for The Off Season, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “My Life” featuring 21 Savage and Morray, and Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Pride is the Devil” with Lil Baby.
Barack Obama hopes to win his third Grammy in the Best Spoken Word Album category, where he’s nominated for A Promised Land.
The Grammy Awards will air January 21 on CBS. Here are the nominees in the rap and R&B categories:
Best Rap Album
J. Cole – The Off-Season
Drake – Certified Lover Boy
Nas – King’s Disease 2
Tyler, the Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost
Kanye West – Donda
Best Rap Performance
Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
Cardi B – “Up”
J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray – ”My Life”
Drake, Future, Young Thug – “Way Too Sexy”
Megan Thee Stallion – “Thot S**t”
Best Melodic Rap Performance
J. Cole, Lil Baby – “Pride Is the Devil”
Doja Cat – “Need to Know”
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “Industry Baby”
Tyler, the Creator, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Ty Dolla $ign – “WusYaName”
Kanye West, the Weekend, Lil Baby – “Hurricane”
Best Rap Song
DMX, Jay-Z, Nas – “Bath Salts”
Saweetie, Doja Cat – “best Friend”
Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – “Family Ties”
Kanye West, Jay-Z – “Jail”
J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray – ”My Life”
Best R&B Performance
“Lost You” – Snoh Aalegra
“Peaches” – Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“Damage” – H.E.R.
‘”Leave the Door Open” – Silk Sonic
“Pick Up Your Feelings” – Jazmine Sullivan
Best Traditional R&B Performance
“I Need You” – Jon Batiste
“Bring it on Home to Me” – BJ The Chicago Kid, PJ Morton & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Charlie Bereal
“Born Again” – Leon Bridges Featuring Robert Glasper
“Fight for You” – H.E.R.
“How Much Can A Heart Take” – Lucky Daye Featuring Yebba
Best R&B Song
“Damage”- H.E.R.
“Good Days” – SZA
“Heartbreak Anniversary” – Giveon
“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic
“Pick Up Your Feelings” – Jazmine Sullivan
Best R&B Album Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies – Snoh Aalegra We Are – Jon Batiste Gold-Diggers Sound – Leon Bridges Back of My Mind – H.E.R. Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan
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Justin Bieber is slated to perform next month in Saudi Arabia, but a growing number of activists are begging the singer to back out and stand in solidarity with those protesting the 2018 murder of journalist and Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi Arabian operators.
Critics continue to demand accountability from the Saudi government and have accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of orchestrating Khashoggi’s murder. Prince Mohammed has repeatedly denied any responsibility.
Hatice Cengiz, who was the slain journalist’s fiancée, penned an open letter to The Washington Post, for which Khashoggi worked, and forcefully asked Justin to cancel his December 5 headlining concert at the Formula One race in Jiddah. Should he do so, she says it will “send a powerful message to the world that your name and talent will not be used to restore the reputation of a regime that kills its critics.”
Other activists also have reached out to the Canadian singer, including the global nonprofit Human Rights Foundation, which also wrote an impassioned letter to the pop star. In addition, two planes were seen circling outside the American Music Awards with banners criticizing the “Peaches” singer.
Justin has so far remained silent about the controversy.
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The nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards were announced today, and among the veteran artists in the running for multiple trophies next year are AC/DC and Paul McCartney.
The Australian hard rockers and the former Beatles legend both will compete for the Best Rock Album prize, for Power Up and McCartney III, respectively.
AC/DC also was nominated for the Best Rock Performance honor for “Shot in the Dark,” while the video for the track scored a nod in the Best Music Video category. McCartney also is in the running for Best Rock Song, for the McCartney III track “Find My Way.”
Other veteran artists receiving Grammy nominations this year include ABBA, Jackson Browne, Los Lobos, Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Carole King, Steve Cropper, ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, the late Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell and the late Prince.
ABBA is up for the Record of the Year for their new song “I Still Have Faith in You.” Browne and Los Lobos will vie for the Best Americana Album trophy for their respective records Downhill from Everywhere and Native Sons.
Copeland’s collaborative album with Ricky Kej, Divine Tides, is nominated for Best New Age Album. King received a Best Song Written for Visual Media nod for “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home),” which she co-wrote with Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Hartman for the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect.
Cropper’s Fire It Up will compete for the Best Contemporary Blues Album honor.
Among the Best Music Film nominees are David Byrne’s American Utopia and Music, Money, Madness…Jimi Hendrix in Maui, while potential honorees for Best Historical Album include the Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1 box set and the deluxe reissue of Prince’s Sign o’ the Times.
Check out the full list of nominees at Grammy.com.
The 2022 Grammys will take place Monday, January 31.
