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Music fans across the globe were wowed by some of the biggest names in the industry as Glastonbury Festival returned over the weekend.

The2022 BET Awards are here to honor Black excellence across music, television, film and sports! Some of the biggest celebs turned out for the big occasion.

Kendrick Lamar has closed Glastonbury 2022 with a powerful headline set which saw him chant “Godspeed for women’s rights” before dramatically exiting the Pyramid Stage.The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, 35, ensured his debut at the festival would be memorable with an array of hit songs from his back catalogue accompanied by finely choreographed dancers.The performance reached its theatrical pinnacle at the end as the lights came up during his rendition of new song Saviour to reveal fake blood was pouring down his face from a crown of thorns. Before playing the song, Lamar, who has previously been open about his Christian faith, said the crown of thorns represented Christ.

The 22nd annual aired Sunday night, with Taraji P. Henson returning as host for “culture’s biggest night.” Presented live from the Microsoft Theater, the star-studded event featured a roster of fresh and familiar talent, including electric performances by Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch and Chance the Rapper.

2022 BET Awards are here to honor Black excellence across music, television, film and sports! Some of the biggest celebs turned out for the big occasion.This year's awards show was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson for the second year in a row. Last year, Henson used her hosting position to honor some iconic Black women who have had an impact on pop culture with a memorable opening monologue and various ensembles that honored and celebrated the styles and looks of some groundbreaking artists.

Lots of celebs are stepping out for the 2022 Glastonbury Festival!

Wilson Chapman editorKendrick Lamar made an appearance during Paris Fashion Week Thursday, performing songs from his new album at the Louis Vuitton showcase and paying special tribute to Virgil Abloh, the late fashion designer and artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection.Lamar appeared at the event seated in the crowd next to Naomi Campbell and his manager Dave Free, before going into performance mode. While the models walked the catwalk, Lamar rapped songs from his recent “Mr. Morales & the Big Steppers” album, wearing the crown of thorns featured on the album’s cover.

Kendrick Lamar was a special guest at Louis Vuitton's Paris Fashion Week show on Thursday. Wearing a bedazzled crown of thorns (subtle, right?) Lamar stayed seated as he performed a selection of songs from his recent album Mr.

Kendrick Lamar has visited Accra in Ghana for a new mini-documentary in which he describes his new album as his “most present yet” while also reflecting on going to therapy.The four-minute Spotify film, titled A Day In Ghana With Kendrick Lamar, follows the rapper as he makes his first-ever trip to the capital of the West African country. “I can’t even tell you what day it is,” he said at the start.

Kendrick Lamar has discussed new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers for the first time in a mini-documentary produced by Spotify. Lamar travelled to Ghana as part of the doc, stopping off at the Freedom Skatepark in the capital city Accra.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future will headline the Rolling Loud New York festival, taking place at Citi Field in Queens on the weekend of Sept. 23-25.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Kendrick Lamar is one of many artists to release a highly anticipated album over the last month, just in time for summer touring.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicSpotify has revealed its performance and panel lineup for this year’s Cannes Lions Festival, taking place Monday, June 20 to Thursday, June 23.Back for an encore is Spotify Beach, which will make its home on the Croisette daily from dusk till dawn.Performances take place each night and will feature Kendrick Lamar, DJ Pee .Wee, aka Anderson .Paak, Kaytranada, the Black Keys and Post Malone, plus an as-yet-unannounced artist.DJ Henrie, the co-host of the Spotify Original Who We Be podcast, will be spinning as Spotify’s ‘House DJ’ throughout the week.Elsewhere on Spotify’s Lions agenda, founder and CEO Daniel Ek will sit for a talk on the future of media, creators and fandom, moderated by Sara Fischer of Axios.

Emeli Sandé's ex boyfriend, rapper Hypo, has reportedly been stabbed to death in the early hours of this morning, Friday 3 June. The musician, real name Lamar Jackson, was attending a music party when he was said to have been stabbed in the chest, The Sun reports. Emergency services were called to help the 39 year old, but sadly their efforts were in vain as Lamar was pronounced dead not long after.

Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month.

“America’s Got Talent” auditions don’t get more emotional than the performance of Avery Dixon, a saxophone player with huge talent and a powerful backstory.

“America’s Got Talent” returned with its 17th season on Tuesday, May 17, kicking off its latest summertime run.

Jay-Z just dropped a brand new curated playlist for Memorial Day on Tidal.

The full line-up and stage times for this 2022's Glastonbury Festival have been revealed. 

Harry Styles earns the Official Irish Chart Double this week following the release of his third solo album, Harry’s House.

Khloe Kardashian has poked fun at her love life following the wedding of her sister Kourtney to drummer Travis Barker.The reality star, who recently landed back in LA with sister Kim after the Italian nuptials, has spent her fair share in the social spotlight. And at 37 years old, after her baby daddy Tristan Thompson admitted to fathering another child outside of their relationship, she is now the sole single sister in the Kardashian clan.

Khloe Kardashian has made some big revelations.

Keeping up with Khloé. Khloé Kardashian gave new insight into her relationships with exes Tristan Thompson and Lamar Odom and more in a rare interview.

Loving the single life! Khloé Kardashian is happy rolling solo — no matter what other people think about it.

Thania Garcia Kendrick Lamar had the biggest debut of any album so far this year with “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” his first album in five years and his fourth to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.The truly long-awaited release came in hot with 295,500 equivalent album units earned in the U.S.

Kendrick Lamar’s new album has soared to the top of the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. 

The Kardashian family is no strangers to lavish, even over the top events and the family has returned to Italy for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s wedding.  The famous family has hosted extravagant weddings, including Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Kanye West in Florence, Italy.  Here’s a look back on all the Kardashian weddings throughout the years, in chronological order.  Ahead of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding, here is a look back at all the members of the famous family's wedding day. (Getty Images) Kris Houghton marries Robert Kardashian Kris Jenner – born Kris Houghton – married Robert Kardashian on July, 8 1978 at just 22 years old.

Kendrick Lamar earns his first ever Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

Harry Styles claims a seventh week at Number 1 with As It Was, as Lizzo’s About Damn Time edges closer to the top spot.

Kendrick Lamar fans flooded the Ticketmaster website this week following the pre-sale launch of his tour. Thousands jointed the Ticketmaster queues for a chance to see the American rapper later this year.

Here comes the bride! The Kardashian family has had its fair share of weddings — and each ceremony called for a glamorous gown to match the bride’s personality.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor“We Cry Together” is probably the most conversation-stopping song on Kendrick Lamar’s brilliant and challenging fifth album “Mr. Morale & the High Steppers” — a horrifyingly realistic recreation of an argument in an abusive relationship that finds Lamar and actress Taylour Paige saying absolutely horrible things to each other, with her delivering an entire verse while sobbing, and apparently culminates with the two of them having sex.The most commonly cited precedent for “We Cry Together” is Eminem’s 2000 song “Kim,” an even more horrifying scenario in which he murders his real-life ex-wife.

Kendrick Lamar is literally kicking back after releasing his first album in five years.

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Video: Jennifer Grey recalls brief engagement to 'beautiful' Johnny Depp (Cover Video)5 takeaways from Kendrick Lamar's 'Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers'Public Memorial for Naomi Judd to air on CMTNEWS OF THE WEEK: Michelle Williams expecting third childNEWS OF THE WEEK: Prince Charles delivers Queen's speech opening parliament for 1st timeNEWS OF THE WEEK: Jennifer Grey finds ex Johnny Depp's defamation trial 'insanely sad'NEWS OF THE WEEK: Camila Cabello to headline Champions League final opening ceremonyNEWS OF THE WEEK: Nick Cave's son Jethro Lazenby has died at the age of 31NEWS OF THE WEEK: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin reveal sex of seventh childNEWS THE WEEK: 2022 Tony Awards: top nomineesNEWS OF THE WEEK: Jodie Comer and Sean Bean win acting prizes at BAFTA TV AwardsNEWS OF THE WEEK: Driver pleads guilty over hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's fatherNEWS OF THE WEEK: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's baby 'finally home' after 100-day stay in hospitalNEWS OF THE WEEK: Ncuti Gatwa unveiled as new Doctor WhoIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kelly Osbourne expecting first childIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Bella Hadid clarifies joke about 'blacking out' at 2022 Met GalaAdam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel to star in Francis Ford Coppola's MegalopolisAdding: "It was just so bewildering and terrifying.

Andrew Barker Senior Features Writer“I’ve been going through something.”These are the first words that Kendrick Lamar speaks on “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” and if the 19 songs that follow over the next 72 minutes are any indication, it’s quite an understatement. In the five years since he last released a proper album, 2017’s best-rapper-alive declaration “Damn,” Lamar became the first hip-hop artist to win the Pulitzer Prize, earned an Oscar nomination, launched a media company, performed at the Super Bowl, and announced his departure from TDE, the tight-knit label that has been his home and a key part of his identity since the very beginning.But “Mr.