Missy Elliott Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMissy Elliott, Wizkid, Ozuna, Kali Uchis, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals, Jhené Aiko and many more will perform at a new festival in New York called LetsGetFr.ee, taking place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on August 20-21, with a special opening night gala on the 19 th.The festival, which also features Jorja Smith, Yendry, El Alfa, Ferg, Lido Pimienta, Flatbush Zombies, Tems, ​​Bomba Estéreo, Major Lazer Sound System and many more, is presented by Afropunk festival founder Matthew Morgan and longtime partner Jocelyn Cooper in partnership with global creative agency Anomaly.The full lineup appears below.According to the announcement, the festival is “the largest diversity-focused, purpose-driven music experience in the U.S. Its mission is to close the equity gap for Black, Brown, Asian, and other underrepresented people in the entertainment industry, with the aim of achieving a diversified workforce across all levels in the industry by 2030.” The festival pledges that it will only work with brands and companies who commit to long-term systemic change.

Bree Runway has shared an empowering new single today (February 7) called ‘Pressure’ – listen below.The single, which premiered as Clara Amfo’s Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, is described as “the first of a trilogy of releases”.Speaking about the new track, Runway said: “I’ve been away for a second now, but I’m back to apply exactly what the song title says: PRESSURE.“I love how this song embodies everything I am. It oozes Africa with the rhythm of the drums, the attitude, the assurance and the fashion.“I made this song with nights out in mind.

Pulling back the curtain. Janet Jackson is known for being fiercely private, but her new documentary allowed her to address longstanding misconceptions about her family and career.

Janet Jackson is finally premiering tonight, on Lifetime and A&E. Jackson is giving fans an intimate, honest look into her life and untold story. The doc, simply titled after her 1982 debut album, has been in the making for five years. The two-part, four-hour event will feature unseen home videos, archival footage and unfiltered moments with Ms.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to hours scrolling aimlessly, hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, we've rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend — including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on originally that are worth circling back for. From a new HBO period piece from the creator of, to the long-awaited follow-up series to a beloved sitcom, , we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video and Hulu this month.Starring fan favorites and newcomers alike including Hilary Duff, Lily James, Carrie Coon, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Tiffany Haddish, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn, Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Ben Affleck, Lily Collins, Sarah Jessica Parker and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week:Marking the 40th anniversary of the pop star’s first album,, a documentary revealing an intimate look into the musician’s life, premieres on Friday, Jan.

Ciara’s kids had a great time meeting the president.

Justin and Hailey Bieber, Drake, Gigi Hadid, Paris Hilton, Sophie Turner, Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Alicia Keys, Halsey, Missy Elliott, Meek Mill, Travis Barker, Issa Rae, and more. «Celebrities love the customization that our designers can achieve, so they have uniquely curated arrangements in their homes that nobody else has.… Our variation in color, design, shape and size allows Venus ET Fleur to be the perfect addition to any space, no matter how bold and edgy your style might be,» she shares. For this year's Valentine's Day, Bansal recommends going with a blend of classic and fun roses for an extra special touch. «I absolutely love our neutral suede heart boxes. Hearts are perfect for Valentine's Day, and our neutral tones are stunning and go so well with any space, making them truly perfect for any time of year,» Bansal notes.«Venus ET Fleur bouquets last one year in mint condition, so not only are they a sweet sentiment for Valentine's Day, but they also provide continued romance, beauty, and decoration for the full year, a reminder of true love after February 14.… Every time they look at our arrangements, they're reminded of that and taken back to a certain memory,» she continues.Other than giving your loved ones a gorgeous floral arrangement, Bansal suggests showing your appreciation with sweet words and quality time. «It's really the simple things that mean the most to me at the end of the day.… Whether it be an intimate dinner and heartfelt conversation, cuddling up on the couch with a good romantic comedy, or writing personalized letters, it's not always the grandiose gestures that go the distance,» she shares. «A handwritten note is a must-have.

Timbaland has taken to Twitter to tease a new studio album for Missy Elliott, which he will produce.The long-time Missy Elliott collaborator tweeted earlier today (December 2), asking his followers if they were “ready” for a new record from Elliott.

Teyana Taylor is bursting with love and pride for her husband, Iman Shumpert. The 30-year-old singer took to Instagram to celebrate the former basketball player's victory as the winner of ' 30th season.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorNot long after Missy Elliott’s Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Monday, the hip-hop icon was feted with a starry afternoon after-party at the Ardor at The West Hollywood Edition hotel.The intimate get-together of about 50 people included LL Cool J, Janelle Monáe, Lizzo, Ciara, MC Lyte, CeCe Peniston, Cheryl “Salt” James, JoJo and more.After Missy entered the party to cheers and applause, Mona Scott-Young played a video

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFour-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter-producer Missy Elliott was honored Monday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Ciara and Lizzo (pictured below, filming Elliott’s acceptance speech on their phones) were among those to introduce Elliott at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce ceremony — fittingly, Elliott’s star was placed outside the new location of the giant Amoeba Music record store on Hollywood Boulevard, which will also be a location for stars for

Gallery: He's called WHAT?! You'll never believe the REAL names of these stars! (BANG Showbiz)"You have no idea what you have done for so many Black girls. We don’t deserve you.

Lizzo gave an emotional speech at Missy Elliott‘s Hollywood Walk Of Fame induction yesterday (November 8), praising the rapper for all she’s done for “so many Black girls”.Elliott said she was “humbly grateful” to be honoured with a star. “It’s just a blessing to dream big and it truly happened,” she explained during her acceptance speech outside Amoeba Records on Hollywood Boulevard.

Missy Elliott on Monday (November 8).“I’ve come here 20-something years ago and just used to walk past all these stars and just imagine,” Elliott said during an emotional acceptance speech outside Amoeba Records on Hollywood Boulevard. “It’s just a blessing to dream big and it truly happened.

Missy Elliott just hit a huge career milestone!

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is finally getting its freak on.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMissy Elliott is an artist with few peers or precedents — a wildly innovative singer-songwriter-producer and music video pioneer whose work has cast a long shadow over the past quarter century. Almost immediately from their arrival in the mid-1990s, she and longtime collaborator Timbaland reshaped the sound of hip-hop.

Missy Elliott will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Doja Cat, 25, certainly turned heads when she took center stage at Austin City Limits music festival on October 2. The “Say So” hitmaker performed her biggest hits while rocking a unique, multi-patterned crop top that bared her toned abs. The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards host, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, also donned ripped leggings and a pair of platform shoes, as she styled her blonde tresses in a sleek, straight ‘do.

Daft Punk is in the works – get all the details on After Daft below.The new book, due out in 2023, has been written by author Gabriel Szatan, and will be released via John Murray Press / Hachette UK.Explaining the French dance duo’s impact and the inspiration behind the forthcoming book, Szatan said: “Daft Punk sit in the pantheon of pop alongside Prince, Talking Heads, Kate Bush, Stevie Wonder, Kraftwerk, Missy Elliott, David Bowie or any visionary you’d care to name.“Beyond making joyous

Janet Jackson‘s highly anticipated documentary is coming!

Janet Jackson has shared the first teaser for her forthcoming documentary Janet, which is set to premiere in January 2022 via Lifetime and A&E to mark the 40th anniversary of her self-titled debut album.“This is my story, told by me. Not through someone else’s eyes,” Jackson says in the snippet, which is soundtracked by her 1986 song ‘Control’.

Janet Jackson is taking her moment in the spotlight.

Aaliyah's friends and fans are still keeping her memory alive. Stars like Missy Elliott, Amorphous and Maxwell took to social media on Wednesday to pay tribute to the late singer, 20 years after her death.Aaliyah was 22 when she tragically died alongside seven others in a plane crash in the Bahamas on Aug.

Aaliyah's One In A Million has arrived on all major streaming platforms, marking the first time the album has been available in the streaming era. The arrival follows a deal by the late singer's label, Blackground 2.0.

Aaliyah’s album ‘One In A Million’ has finally arrived on streaming platforms today (August 20).The late R&B singer’s second album, which was produced by Timbaland and Missy Elliott and released in 1996 included hits such as ‘Got to Give It Up’, ‘4 Page Letter’, ‘Hot Like Fire’, and ‘The One I Gave My Heart To’.

One of Aaliyah’s classic albums is finally on streaming.

Aaliyah — who died in a plane crash nearly 20 years ago, on August 25, 2001 — was one of the most popular and influential young R&B singers of her era. A former R.

Missy Elliott has responded to calls from fans for her to partake in a Verzuz battle, saying: “I just enjoy watching everyone else”.Following the latest instalment of Verzuz on Wednesday (August 4) that saw Dipset and The LOX perform, a tweet from a fan highlighted the inclusion of Elliott’s work by performers in the rap battle series, but that she’d never participated herself.“It’s only right that Missy & friends hits the stage as she still shocks people 20+ years later,” the tweet read.Elliott

Missy Elliott is celebrating her 50th birthday, and the legendary rap artist will be driving away in style thanks to an amazing birthday gift from her mother.

Missy Elliott’s 50th birthday.Having sold over 30 million records throughout her career, Missy Elliott--full name Melissa Arnette Elliott--is the top-selling female rapper of all time.

HBO Max will make the first two seasons of The Chris Rock Show available to subscribers beginning today.

On Thursday morning, the inaugural Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame was held honouring a lengthy list of well-deserving artists.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAfter months of rumors, music agents Matt Galle, Mike Marquis and Rachel Pestik have joined CAA’s Music Touring department, the company announced Wednesday.Galle most recently served as a member of Paradigm Talent Agency’s Music Executive Leadership Group.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWith more than 25 years of groundbreaking videos by everyone from Missy Elliott and Kendrick Lamar to Taylor Swift, Outkast and No Doubt, Dave Meyers is indisputably one of the greatest video directors of all time — and that status is due in no small part to his long relationship with Pink, which goes back to 1999 and her first clip for “There You Go.”Well, the two have outdone even themselves with their 16 th and latest collaboration for her new song “All I Know So

credits span all genres of music and include tracks by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Mary J.