You’ve probably heard by now about how this year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It’s a theme last night’s BET awards embraced with gusto, featuring performances from generational icons alongside the hottest up-and-comers of the moment.
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NMEspoke to Price, Hannibal Burress, The Aces and more on the red carpet of the American Association of Independent Music's Libera AwardsMargo Price offered up some advice to independent artists at the recent Libera Awards 2023 – urging them to “do no harm but take no shit”.Last Thursday (June 15), A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) presented the Libera Awards at New York City’s Town Hall. This year’s event was hosted by comedian and rapper Hannibal Burress (aka Eshu Tune) with performances from Sudan Archives and more.
NME covered the event’s red carpet and spoke to artists about the importance of celebrating independent music.“It’s important to celebrate independent music and good music in general,” Burress told NME on the red carpet. “There are some outlets that are focused more on the mainstream and major labels so it’s good that A2IM is putting the spotlight on smaller independent artists.”A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)Burress, who performed under his music alias Eshu Tune during the ceremony, also discussed releasing his self-titled EP last April and what it’s been like to perform tracks from the eight-song collection live.
“It’s been fun to see how the songs translate and see how the band interprets some of the songs because I produced on them and hearing them with a full band is cool,” he said.“A lot of those songs were made when I wasn’t gigging, but now I’ve been out and performing them, the way I make songs is geared towards performance, the live show is getting better.”When asked what he would say to up-and-coming artists, he replied: “Keep making stuff and keep getting better. Document what you’re doing and keep your ideas so you can look back because sometimes it might not be an idea
.You’ve probably heard by now about how this year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It’s a theme last night’s BET awards embraced with gusto, featuring performances from generational icons alongside the hottest up-and-comers of the moment.
The Hollywood Reporter that LaBelle was blocked from seeing the prompter.“It was an extraordinary privilege to celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Tina Turner at BET Awards 2023.
It’s culture’s biggest night! Some of the biggest names in music, television, film and sports turned out for the 2023 BET Awards, ready to celebrate Black excellence.
Migos‘ Quavo and Offset performed together for first time since bandmate Takeoff‘s death at last night’s (June 25) 2023 BET Awards.Takeoff (real name Kirsnick Khari Ball) was killed on November 1, 2022 in what Houston police said was a “lucrative” game of dice outside a bowling alley at around 2.30am. The police have said that the rapper was not involved and was “an innocent bystander”.
2023 BET Awards gave one of the greatest his flowers.During «culture's biggest night,» Busta Rhymes was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award — presented by Marlon Wayans and Swizz Beatz -- where he shared an inspirational message in his acceptance speech, and got emotional while holding the prestigious award.Known for his rapid-fire delivery and intricate rhymes, the 51-year-old artist was surprisingly candid and soft-spoken as he got real about his career and the trajectory of his life.«All right. So, I'm going to wear it on my sleeve.
Offset and Quavo reunited for a surprise performance to honor their late groupmate, Takeoff, who was fatally shot on Nov. 1 in Houston, Texas, with a touching tribute during this year's BET Awards. The duo performed together for the first time since they disbanded their hip-hop trio, Migos, after releasing their fourth and final studio album in 2021.
2023 BET Awards, and fans got a chance to see their favorites perform the hottest hits on the charts right now.Amid the awards and acceptance speeches, Sunday's show saw some truly impressive numbers from newcomers and veterans alike. Nominees Coco Jones and GloRilla took the stage to perform some of their recent hits, along with hitmakers Doechii and Lil Uzi Vert.Other performances from the full range of hip-hop subgenres include 69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid 'N Play, MC Lyte, Percy "Master P" Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo.Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz and more took the stage to celebrate Busta Rhymes and his 30-plus-year musical legacy.ET is following along throughout the night to share every star-studded and showstopping set.
this year's Best New Artist at the BET Awards, but her journey to the title was anything but smooth. ET spoke with the star on the red carpet of Sunday night's festivities where she opened up about her rise to fame after kicking off her career on the Disney Channel. The 25-year-old made her breakthrough as a teen actress in the Disney Channel film and although the film was a hit, the star's career didn't have the rise that she'd hoped for. In a YouTube live stream posted in September 2020 that went viral amongst her fans, Jones openly shared that the initially proposed sequel for the film fell through and claimed she didn't receive the same support as her fellow Disney Channel stars despite her immense talent.But the singer saw a change in opportunities after she made a 2021 appearance on the YouTube web series, , hosted by Terrell Grice.
Ice Spice arrived at the 2023 BET Awards dressed to impress. The 23-year-old rapper, who has four first-time nominations at this year's awards ceremony, stepped onto the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday sporting a sheer floor-length number that hugged her curves with her signature red mane.It's a special time for the breakout star, who released her debut EP in January. On Friday, «Barbie World,» her second collaboration with one of her major influences, Nicki Minaj, was released as a single off of the upcoming soundtrack for Margot Robbie's highly anticipated summer comedy, .
Ice Spice arrived at the 2023 BET Awards dressed to impress. The 23-year-old rapper, who has four first-time nominations at this year's awards ceremony, stepped onto the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday sporting a sheer floor-length number that hugged her curves with her signature red mane.It's a special time for the breakout star, who released her debut EP in January. On Friday, «Barbie World,» her second collaboration with one of her major influences, Nicki Minaj, was released as a single off of the upcoming soundtrack for Margot Robbie's highly anticipated summer comedy, .
2023 BET Awards and are ready to celebrate Black excellence.With a list of nominees stacked with heavy hitters like Drake, Lizzo, Beyoncé, Angela Bassett, LeBron James and more, it's hard to pick your favorite. But someone has to take the trophy home, and ET is keeping track of the night's winners.This year's list of nominees is led by Drake, who scored the prize of most nominated with seven nods, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Group with 21 Savage and Best Collaboration with Future and Tems. GloRilla reigns as the most nominated woman of the night with six nominations, including Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best New Artist, Album of the Year for and Video of the Year for «Tomorrow 2» with Cardi B.Sunday night's show returns to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and is especially momentous since it's celebrating 50 years of hip-hop throughout the live telecast.
Thania Garcia Wet Leg took home record of the year for their self-titled debut studio album at this year’s Liberas Awards, also winning for video of the year (for “Ur Mum”), best alternative rock record, best remix (for “Too Late Now — the Soulwax Remix”) and the marketing genius award. Presented by A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.), the ceremony took place on June 15 in New York City’s Town Hall in midtown. Past record of the year winners include Arctic Monkeys, Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, Alabama Shakes, the War on Drugs, Big Thief, Phoebe Bridgers and the 2022 winner, Japanese Breakfast. Wet Leg’s sweep follows several major nominations and wins for the duo’s debut record, which also scored them their first Brit awards and a pair of Grammys.
2023 BET Awards are set to feature a slate of star-studded performances! BET announced the first slate of stars taking the stage during «Culture's Biggest Night» on Thursday, revealing that the non-stop hip-hop party will span 50 years of the genre. 2023 nominees Coco Jones and GloRilla will take the stage to perform some of their recent hits, along with hitmakers Doechii and Lil Uzi Vert.Other performances from the full range of hip-hop subgenres include 69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid 'N Play, MC Lyte, Percy "Master P" Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo.«We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip Hop spanning every decade, style, and region,» said Connie Orlando, BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy in a press release.
Alex Newell is happy to be moving on with Lea Michele. After the 36-year-old star posted a selfie congratulating Newell, who identifies as nonbinary and uses all pronouns, on their historic 2023 Tony Awards win, Newell reposted the photo on their Instagram Stories to reflect on their progress with their former co-star.«This was a moment for me! I'm so happy we could share this season together!» Newell, 30, wrote.
Lupita Nyong'o knows how to make a fashion statement!The actress attended the 76th annual Tony Awards in a style slightly different than fans are used to seeing her in.Nyong'o traded in her usual gown for something equally as glam — a metallic breastplate. Pairing the bold look with a black suit jacket and pants, the 40-year-old film star was able to forgo a shirt thanks to the beautifully crafted piece.
Jennifer Grey after the 63-year-old star was given the honor of presenting her father, Joel Grey, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Tony Awards.Theater fans were shocked to see that the touching moment was not featured during the main broadcast of the annual Broadway awards show, but rather was shown in the live pre-show, which exclusively played on Pluto TV.Jennifer began her tribute, joking, «Hi, friends of my dad.
Jennifer Grey after the 63-year-old star was given the honor of presenting her father, Joel Grey, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Tony Awards.Theater fans were shocked to see that the touching moment was not featured during the main broadcast of the annual Broadway awards show, but rather was shown in the live pre-show, which exclusively played on Pluto TV.Jennifer began her tribute, joking, «Hi, friends of my dad.
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the football field for a night to attend the 2023 Tony Awards — and his appearance at Broadway’s biggest night quickly went viral.
Jodie Comer won the Best Actress in a Play prize at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday night. The Killing Eve star, who had already won the Olivier for Prima Facie in London, continued her awards haul by collecting the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her portrayal of a defence lawyer named Tessa who is the victim of a sexual assault. "To every person who feels represented by Tessa, this has been my greatest honour," Comer said in her acceptance speech.
Against all odds, the show went on.On Sunday night, the 76th Annual Tony Awards was performed without a script due to the ongoing writers’ strike and was staged far, far away from its usual Midtown venue of Radio City Music Hall. Instead, the ceremony honoring Broadway plays and musicals was put on at the United Palace in Washington Heights way up on 176th Street.And with no lines professionally written, there were none of the usual skits or banter that make award shows chug along. Well, almost none.At one cringeworthy point, host Ariana DeBose ripped off Ellen DeGeneres’ celebrity selfie bit from the Oscars but lost her train of thought.“I don’t know what these notes stand for,” the “West Side Story” Oscar winner said awkwardly.