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Olivia Rodrigo has been announced to perform at next week’s 2023 MTV VMAs.The singer, who releases second album ‘Guts’ today (September 8), will perform alongside Måneskin, Doja Cat and more at the event on September 12.The performance will be Rodrigo’s second appearance at the VMAs, after she appeared in 2021 to play ‘Good 4 U’.She is nominated for six awards at the ceremony for her single ‘Vampire’. She’s up for Video Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop, Best Cinematography and Best Editing.Elsewhere at the 2023 VMAs, Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA lead the list of nominations, which was revealed last month/Swift is leading the way with eight nominations, SZA earned six and Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Sam Smith have all earned five each.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to receive the Global Icon Award and make his live return at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.The rapper will receive the prestigious prize at New Jersey’s famed Prudential Center for his “unparalleled career and continued influence that has achieved unrivaled global success in music and beyond” next Tuesday (September 12).He will also perform on the night live for the first time at the VMAs since 2005.In addition to receiving the Global Icon Award, Diddy is also nominated for four other awards this year two of which include Best Collaboration for his work on ‘Creepin’ (Remix) and ‘Gotta Move On’ featuring Bryson Tiller, Ashanti and Yung Miami as well as Best Rap and Best R&B.He made his debut at the event in 1997 performing ‘Mo Money Mo Problems’ live and he went on to host the VMAs in 2005.Last year, the Global Icon Award went to Red Hot Chili Peppers who dedicated their prize to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.Meanwhile, Shakira will also be presented with the Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs, which was previously won in 2022 by Nicki Minaj, while other past winners include Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA lead this year’s nominations with Swift getting eight nods, and the latter receiving six. Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith are all up for five each.

Barclays Center this fall.On Friday, Nov. 3, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is inducting its newest members into the venerated establishment.This year’s class is quite crowded, too.Artsy singer-songwriter Kate Bush, pop icon Sheryl Crow, Hip-Hop pioneer Missy Elliott, ’80s megastar George Michael, country legend Willie Nelson (who’s still touring at 90!), politically-charged rockers Rage Against the Machine, and disco greats The Spinners can all officially call themselves Rock Hall of Famers after this year’s ceremony.And if you want to be there to witness their newfound elevated status in the music industry, you can grab tickets for the annual event today.At the time of publication, our team found seats going for as low as $217 before fees on Vivid Seats.Lower-level seats are available as well — they may run you anywhere from $730 to $1275 though.Need to see your heroes bestowed with the greatest honor in rock?Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Barclays Center in November.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by sections — upper and lower level — can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado have teamed up again, 16 years after ‘Give It To Me’ with ‘Keep Going Up’.The new Timbaland single – which features Timberlake and Furtado as guest vocalists – marks the Grammy-winning producer’s first official solo single in more than eight years. It’s also his artist debut under the partnership between his own Mosley Music Group and Def Jam Recordings.‘Keep Going Up’ is a sprightly new single that’s typical of Timbaland’s signature rhythm-focused and rich R&B production.

Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards next month. Previous recipients include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Missy Elliott.

Shakira is set to be presented with the Video Vanguard Award at next month’s 2023 MTV VMAs.The 2023 VMAs will take place on Tuesday, September 12 at 8pm ET at New Jersey’s famed Prudential Center.The Video Vanguard Award was previously won in 2022 by Nicki Minaj, while other past winners include Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.See the announcement of her nomination below.Elsewhere at the 2023 VMAs, Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA lead the list of nominations, which was revealed earlier this month.Swift is leading the way with eight nominations, SZA earned six and Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith have all earned five each. The entire group of artists are also in the running for this year’s Video of the Year category.This year’s edition of the VMAs also features a slew of first-time nominees, 35 to be exact.

Shakira is set to receive a major honor.

Shakira is set to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV VMAs. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Grammy-winning singer Shakira will become the first South American artist to receive MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the channel’s Video Music Awards on Sept. 12.

Timbaland‘s long-awaited reunion with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado is coming soon.This past weekend (August 26), the producer and singer took to social media to confirm the release date of his previously teased upcoming single with Timberlake and Furtado. According to his posts on Instagram, the track is being titled ‘Keep Going Up’ and will be released this Friday (September 1).A post shared by Timbo the King (@timbaland)In the clip above, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake play the track’s final cut for Nelly Furtado.

Allison Holker is getting back in the groove!

Allison Holker has her dancing shoes back on.

Allison Holker is finding her love for dance once again.

Allison Holker is getting back in the groove!On Saturday, the alum shared the first video of her dancing, since the death of her husband, Stephen «tWitch» Boss.«Truly felt so good to dance again. I was overwhelmed with so many emotions. I was both scared and excited.

Magoo – a rapper and longtime collaborator of Timbaland – has died, aged 50.The rapper’s death was confirmed yesterday (August 14) via Digital Black, a member of the Timbaland-affiliated R&B group Playa. Digital Black wrote on Instagram: “Man can’t believe this RIH Magoo damn big bro wasnt ready for this at all”.Magoo’s cause of death has yet to be revealed.A post shared by Digital Black (@blackplaya502)Magoo was best known for being one half of the Timbaland & Magoo duo, which formed in 1989.

Magoo has sadly died.

Timbaland & Magoo, has reportedly died. He was 50.The news of the «Up Jumps Da Boogie» rapper's death was shared late Sunday night by music producer Digital Black.

Thania Garcia Melvin “Magoo” Barcliff, best known for his contributions to hip-hop as one-half of Timbaland and Magoo, has died. The Virginia Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the news on Monday though the cause of death has not yet been revealed. He was 50 years old.

Melvin “Magoo” Barcliff, one half of the rap duo Timbaland & Magoo who had a hit “Up Jumps Da Boogie” from their platinum 1997 debut album Welcome to Our World, has died at 50. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley and others confirmed the news on social media but did not give details.

how to say anything at this point…this dude, always pushed me,” wrote singer Ginuwine, 52, in part, in an Instagram caption dedicated to Magoo Sunday. “Totally one of the best ever in my eyes always pressing forward I know we didn’t talk a lot but the love was and will be always there my brotha,” continued the “Differences” vocalist.

Missy Elliott has reflected on creating the iconic music video for her track ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’, recalling a slight wardrobe mishap on the shoot day.In the video for the 1997 song the rapper wears an inflatable black leather bodysuit, which is shot in a high angle fish-eye lens.Reflecting on the video being ranked the number one greatest hip-hop video of all time by Rolling Stone, the rapper shared on Twitter: “Fun fact I had to go to a gas station in Brooklyn NY to get air in this blow up suit & the suit blew up so big I couldn’t fit in the car so I had to walk back to set down the street in this outfit in BROOKLYN. dem ppl was riding pass like she must be high.”“High as a kite,” she joked in a follow-up tweet.

Dua Lipa faces a multimillion-dollar copyright claim over the allegedly unauthorised use of a recording on remixes of her 2020 hit track Levitating.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Bronx-born Chris Lighty founded Violator Management with Mona Scott-Young in 1996 — and within months they had one of the most powerful firms in the hip-hop business, with a roster that grew to include 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest and many more. During those years, Lighty negotiated 50 Cent’s deal with Vitaminwater — which ended up netting the rapper a reported $100 million — and over the course of his career worked at Rush Management and Def Jam, Jive and Loud Records, before his death in 2012.

It was revealed this week that Lizzo’s dance captain, Shirlene Quigley, was among those being sued by three of the “Juice” hitmaker’s former backup dancers.

Ever since R&B girl group FLO blew up last year, fans have been patiently waiting for an album. This year, they've dropped huge collaborations with the likes of Stormzy and Missy Elliott, but they're back with some new music and it's a surprise three-track EP called 3 of Us.

Since 2020's lockdown, Verzuz battles have become a big part of hip-hop culture. From legendary producers Boi-1da taking on Hit-Boy to New Yorkers Fabolous and Jadakiss going head-to-head to even soul groups Earth, Wind & Fire going up against the Isley Brothers — getting on the platform is a big deal for any artist.

FLO is back with three brand new tracks!

Janelle James that brings her to life onstage all summer long.James, a very funny stand-up vet with a Netflix special under her belt, has 22 shows lined up all over the country from July 7 through Aug. 19.Before that though she’s set to take the stage at New Orleans, LA’s annual Essence Festival on June 30 through July 2 alongside Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Salt-N-Pepa, Jill Scott and many more.The following week, she’ll officially launch her tour at West Nyack, NY’s Nyack Levity Live with four shows on July 7 and July 8.Best of all, if you want to catch Ava be funny IRL, you can for reasonable prices.At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $35 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to find out how much it costs to see James bring the funny live near you?Here’s everything you need to know about Janelle James’ 2023 stand-up tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all upcoming Janelle James 2023 tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Essence Festival is returning to New Orleans, LA’s Caesars Superdome for three days of food and wine, film and most importantly, music.And this year’s lineup — which is celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary — is a doozy.Kicking off Friday, June 30, major stars Lauryn Hill, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Jagged Edge and Ari Lennox will perform.Then, on Saturday, July 1, icons Missy Elliott, Jill Scott, Ice Cube, DJ Quik, Ice T, E-40, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, T.I., Gucci Mane, Lil Jon, Big Boi and Monica are set to take the stage.Finally, on Sunday, July 2, Megan Thee Stallion, Eve, Salt N Pepa, Remy Ma, Trina and Wizkid close the multi-day musical extravaganza.Plus, comedians Deon Cole and “Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James are set to bring laughs all weekend long.Best of all, you can get in for fairly cheap.While three-day passes cost $446 before fees on Vivid Seats, single-day passes can be found for as low as $64.That’s where the hack comes in.By buying single-day passes to one or more days rather than the multi-day pass, you can save big.Need to know more information before committing?We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more below.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the cheapest tickets available for this year’s Essence Festival can be found right here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Missy Elliott exudes confidence onstage, but in a candid new cover story for Essence she opens up about her lifelong struggles with anxiety.