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NORFOLK, Va. -- Grammy-winning musician Pharrell Williams on Saturday told the newest graduates of a historically Black university in Virginia to act like “the emerging majority” and help develop the area's businesses and culture.Williams gave the fall commencement speech at Norfolk State University, not far from where the producer and rapper grew up in adjoining Virginia Beach.“I didn’t attend Norfolk State, but I was always present,” Williams said.

Pharrell has lifted the curtain on what it’s like working with JAY-Z, sharing details about the rapper’s creative process in a new interview.Speaking to Mark Ronson for The FADER Uncovered podcast, Pharrell revealed that one of the things Jay has done in the past while working together is repeat his bars back to him in falsetto because that’s how he’d think them up.“He’s not good because he’s just made good records, no, he’s really like a character,” Pharrell explained. “He’s an odd guy.

The latest episode of The FADER Uncovered Season 2, the series in which host Mark Ronson talks with the world’s most impactful musicians, is up now and available for download wherever you listen to podcasts. On this week's episode Ronson is joined by Pharrell Williams.

Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine step out together for the AD100 party in celebration of Art Basel Miami on Tuesday night (November 30) in Miami, Fla.

The FADER Uncovered, the podcast series in which host Mark Ronson talks with the world’s most impactful musicians, is back for a second season. This week Ronson is joined by Grammy-winning musician and producer Pharrell Williams.

Season One of the comedy series Harlem, from Girl's Trip creator Tracy Oliver, will premiere Friday, December 3, on Prime Video, with the official first-look images out now.

A$AP Ferg has dropped a bold new single titled ‘Green Juice’, linking up with Pharrell Williams for a scene-stealing vocal spot.Williams also co-produced the track as a member of The Neptunes, alongside fellow beatmaker Chad Hugo.

Pharrell Williams has pulled his Something In The Water festival in Virginia following the fatal shooting of his cousin earlier this year.The bash was launched in 2019 and curated by Williams, but the 2020 and 2021 editions were cancelled due to COVID-19.Now, Williams has confirmed it will not be returning to Virginia Beach in 2022.“I love my city, but for far too long it has been run by and with toxic energy,” the singer wrote in a letter to Virginia Beach city manager Patrick Duhaney.

Jordan Moreau Singer Pharrell Williams may pull his Something in the Water music festival from Virginia Beach, where it was launched in 2019, due to the “toxic energy” in the city and how it handled the police killing of his cousin, Donovan Lynch, in March 2021.In a letter to Virginia Beach City Manager Patrick Duhaney on Tuesday, Williams wrote, “I love my city, but for far too long it has been run by and with toxic energy.

Model Emily Ratajkowski has accused musician Robin Thicke of sexually assaulting her on the set of the controversial video for the hit Blurred Lines.

My Body,” set to be released next month.Ratajkowski was one of three models who appeared in various states of undress in the video, which also starred singer Pharrell Williams and rapper IT.She initially enjoyed the shoot, according to the report. But then Thicke, apparently drunk, began to behave boorishly.

Pharrell Williams is making a difference.

Tyler, The Creator has revealed the tracklist for his new album ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ – check it out below.The rapper is set to release the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Igor’ tomorrow (June 25), after previewing the project with recent singles ‘Lumberjack’ and ‘WUSYANAME’. Yesterday (June 23), he shared a comical teaser skit titled ‘Brown Sugar Salmon’.The aforementioned promo for the record saw Tyler portray the character Mr.

Pharrell Williams‘ non-profit organisation is set to launch a number of private schools for low income students in his home state of Virginia.Through his YELLOW non-profit, Williams will open multiple schools, with the first confirmed to be in the town of Norfolk.“If the system is fixed and unfair, then it needs to be broken,” Williams said in a press release of the project, which will see winners chosen by lottery and is open to third, fourth and fifth graders as The Virginia Pilot reports.“We

Pharrell Williams and Chanel are collaborating once again, this time to launch a mentorship program for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs.The «Happy» singer and his non-profit initiative, Black Ambition, teamed up with the brand to work toward closing the opportunity and wealth gap by investing capital and resources in start-ups founded by Black and Latinx HBCU students and entrepreneurs.This summer, Black Ambition will sponsor two competitions where contenders will have the chance to take home the

Pharrell Williams and his family are mourning the tragic loss of Donovon Lynch, Williams’ 25-year-old cousin shot dead by the police. “We had to bury my cousin on my birthday,” the musician and philanthropist told Town and Country.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA few weeks ago, James Corden, his band and his writers were having a laugh about a new hotel chain that superstar music producer Pharrell Williams was opening. That led them down the rabbit hole of discussing what celebrity they’d actually like to see open a hotel.

While there's absolute chaos unfolding outside the confines of our households, owing to the second wave of COVID-19, there's a lot of anxiety and stress within us. That's when music can play a key role in bringing some sense of relief to our troubled minds.

Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Camila Morrone,Demi Moore, Carey Mulligan, Clint Eastwood, Diane Kruger, Eddie Redmayne, Glenn Close, James Corden, Kristen Stewart, Lily-Rose Depp, Lupita Nyong’o, Margaret Qualley,Pharrell Williams, Tracee Ellis Ross and more stars celebrated the 2021 Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Toast At-Home.Since 2009, the exclusive party has been held in Beverly Hills the night before the Academy Awards, and is where actors, directors, producers, writers

Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Camila Morrone,Demi Moore, Carey Mulligan, Clint Eastwood, Diane Kruger, Eddie Redmayne, Glenn Close, James Corden, Kristen Stewart, Lily-Rose Depp, Lupita Nyong’o, Margaret Qualley,Pharrell Williams, Tracee Ellis Ross and more stars celebrated the 2021 Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Toast At-Home.Since 2009, the exclusive party has been held in Beverly Hills the night before the Academy Awards, and is where actors, directors, producers, writers

Page Six they were simple 'happy to see each other' and their conversation was just 'friendly. ' A separate source added, 'They are just friends and have lots of mutual friends in common.

Gallery: The most talked-about gala dresses (Espresso)The ex-wife of Kanye West also spent time with night's honorees, singer Pharrell Williams and restaurateur David Grutman, co-owners of the new Miami Beach hotspot. The fete served as a joint celebration of the season opener of David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF.

Vanessa Hudgens has bared her taut abs in a black gown at a swanky Miami party. The High School Musical alum attended the Inter Miami CF Season Opening Party at The Goodtime Hotel on April 16, and looked totally radiant. She walked the red carpet at the event, which was co-hosted by “Happy” singer Pharrell Williams and high-profile restauranteur David Grutman, alongside stars like Future, Rick Ross, and Chris Rock.

Kim Kardashian looks so chic while attending her first public event since the pandemic started last year.

Pharrell Williams is demanding justice and accountability.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Grammy award-winning musician Pharrell Williams has called for a federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of his cousin along the Virginia coast.Williams made the call in an Instagram post on Monday after attending his cousin's funeral in Virginia Beach, where Williams grew up.“I had to speak at my cousin’s funeral, and was choked up with emotions,” he wrote on the social media post.

Pharrell Williams is demanding federal authorities investigate the death of his cousin at the hands of police in Virginia last month.The Neptunes frontman celebrated his 48th birthday on Monday (April 5), but spent the day attending the funeral of cousin Donovon Lynch, who was shot dead by a cop in Virginia Beach last month.Lynch, who was 25, was shot and killed in Virginia Beach on March 26 by a police officer amid a series of three separate “chaotic shootings” in the area.

“The Voice,” which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, here are the Top 5 winners of NBC’s hit singing competition worth listening to.The West Hartford, Conn.-based crooner won the very first season of “The Voice” for Team Adam Levine in 2011. Later that year, Colon jammed with his coach on the funk-pop ditty “Stand Up” and even opened for Maroon 5 on tour.

Pharrell is calling for “transparency, honesty, and justice” following the death of his cousin in a shooting incident by police.In a social media post to Instagram, Pharrell revealed that his cousin Donovan was recently killed following a series of shootings on Virginia Beach in the US.Pharrell wrote: “The loss of these lives is a tragedy beyond measure. My cousin Donovon was killed during the shootings.“He was a bright light and someone who always showed up for others.

Pharrell Williams is in mourning.

Pharrell Williams is honouring his cousin, Donovon W. Lynch, who was shot and killed by police on Friday.

Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, Joe Jonas, Mindy Kaling, LeBron James and more have taken to social media in the wake of such incidents and have provided resources for people who want to help.The celebrity attention is in response to a string of shootings involving three Atlanta-area spas, which took place on Tuesday, per .

heels falling out of favour, to the rise of comfy clothes. However, designer brand Chanel is seeking to stay relevant with the launch of a new podcast.

Rihanna has big ambitions for her career in 2021.The musician and fashion designer tells Britain’s Closer magazine ahead of the holidays that she’s already looking forward to the new year, which she teases will see the star release her first new music since 2016’s Anti.Discussing her New Year’s resolutions, Rihanna said she wants “to take my music and my brands to a different level” in 2021.Pharrell Williams says Rihanna’s in a ‘different place’ with new albumMeanwhile, the Work singer also

Pharrell Williams is weighing into Taylor Swift’s beef with Scooter Braun. The 47-year-old Happy music superstar spoke about Swift‘s ongoing battle with Scooter Braun over the rights to her masters in an interview with Variety.

new LP, “Plastic Hearts,” arrives Friday, it’s clear that her heroes extend far beyond home. Here, a look at some of the stars that shape Miley’s musical universe.In a cross-generational collaboration of our dreams, Nicks joined Cyrus for the “Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix).” Mashing up Cyrus’ “Midnight Sky” — the first single from “Plastic Hearts” — and Nicks’ 1981 classic “Edge of Seventeen,” the remix is a delight of white-winged doves.