The Post Pride 2024 playlist: From Diana Ross and Janet Jackson to Lady Gaga and Beyoncé

Essence Festival has outdone itself.From July 5-7, the annual festival will bring in some of the biggest names in music to New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for three fun-filled days of Hip-Hop, R&B and good times.Headliners at this year’s extravaganza include Usher, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Keke Palmer and Big Boi.They’ll be joined by T-Pain, The Roots, Victoria Monét, SWV and Jagged Edge.If you ask us though, we’re most excited to see “SNL” cast member Punkie Johnson handle hosting duties on Friday, July 5.Plus, we won’t be skipping out on Method Man, Sheila E. and Tank and the Bangas, either.Sound like the festival for you?As of now, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, three-day general admission passes start at $691 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes can be found for as low as $70 before fees.In fact, if you’re planning on attending, it might be wise to make three separate single-day ticket purchases instead of buying the three-day pass.

Alexander Rodnyansky expects Russian authorities to sentence him to up to ten years in prison in his absence over his anti-war stance, but the AR Content founder says it’s “too late to be scared” as he focuses on bolstering his slate of film and TV series.

Sean Penn has recently addressed past rumours that he was physically abusive to his ex-wife Madonna during their marriage.The couple were married from 1985 to 1989, and in 1987 allegations came out that the actor had been violent toward his wife, which she has since denied.Speaking with The New York Times, the Mystic River actor opened up about the false allegations, sharing that at one point he had a SWAT team enter his home, after Madonna had allegedly told police about guns in the house.“I said: ‘I’m not coming out. I’m going to finish my breakfast.’ The next thing I knew, windows were being broken all around the house and they came in,” he shared.

It's been a rollercoaster seven years for Sandra Martin since she waved goodbye to Gogglebox. Despite her continued love for the show, her life has taken a dramatic turn. The proud grandmother-of-five, who was recently left heartbroken over the death of her sister, has experienced a drastic change in circumstances, going from having "everything paid for" by Gogglebox to being jobless, living in temporary accommodation and selling merchandise to afford food.

Cyndi Lauper recently opened up about the rivalry she experienced with Madonna during their simultaneous rise to fame in the 1980s, expressing her regret over the unnecessary competition that the media and industry seemed to enforce. In an interview with E! News, Lauper, now 70, shared her thoughts on the situation, saying, “Isn’t that sad, there can only be room for one? The hell was that? I didn’t like it.”When asked if she ever addressed this dynamic directly with Madonna, Lauper candidly replied, “Nah.

Lana Del Rey is swinging into Fenway Park for a one-off concert on the Red Sox’s home turf.Leading up to this unique stadium show, Del Rey has headlined at a number of overseas festivals in Portugal, Italy and Spain these past few weeks.And while we can’t predict what songs or special guests she’ll bring to the stage — Billie Eilish, Camila Cabelo, Jack Antonoff and Jon Batiste all joined her at Coachella — we do know the best way to find out is live.If you’d like to attend, last-minute tickets start at $107 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Floor seats can be scooped up for as low as $232 before fees.Want to bliss out to “Summertime Sadness,” “Young and Beautiful” and “West Coast” with LDR live, Lanatics?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Lana Del Rey’s 2024 Fenway Park concert below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets to see Lana Del Rey by section at Fenway Park can be found here:(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.

E! News last week.When asked if she ever spoke to Madonna, 65, about their dynamic, Lauper said, “Nah. I didn’t think she liked me that much.”The “True Colors” vocalist also explained how she made it a point to distinguish herself from the “Material Girl” singer when they both had blond hair in the ’80s.“I said, ‘OK, doll, I’ll just put a black spot here, so they know the difference between the two of us,’ ” she said.In an interview with the New York Times, Lauper said she wished she was friends with Madonna, rather than rivals. “It was a shame.

Janelle Monáe, Chappell Roan, MUNA and more have been announced as part of the inaugural New York edition of All Things Go Festival.The festival, which has traditionally curated women-focused and LGBT+ inclusive lineups, will arrive to New York on September 28-29 at Forest Hills Stadium.Though it’s normally hosted in Columbia, Maryland, All Things Go has since expanded outwards to other cities such as Washington, D.C..Set to join Monáe, Roan and MUNA are Reneé Rapp, Ethel Cain, Towa Bird, Julien Baker, Holly Humberstone, Samia, Del Water Gap, Soccer Mommy, Mannequin Pussy, and more.Check out the full lineup for All Things Go below and get any remaining tickets here.A post shared by All Things Go (@allthingsgo)Previous headliners of All Things Go include Lorde, Bleachers, Mitski, Billie Eilish, HAIM, Charli XCX, St Vincent, Maggie Rogers, and CHVRCHES.It was recently announced that MUNA’s Naomi McPherson was to make their acting debut as Janis Ian on ‘SNL 1975’.The film centres around the first episode of Saturday Night Live, which aired in October 1975, focusing in particular on the behind-the-scenes moments before it first came to the small screen. Ian appeared on the show as one of its first musical guests, alongside Billy Preston, who will be portrayed in the film by Jon Batiste.

Selena Kuznikov Angela Bofill, the R&B singer behind the hits “I Try,” “I’m on Your Side” and “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter,” has died. She was 70. Bofill died Thursday at her daughter’s home in Vallejo, Calif., a rep for the performer told People.

cleared to descend on the infamous property north of Santa Ynez, Calif., for the shoot in April, according to film permit activity reviewed by SF Gate. “Dialogue, petting zoom, stunt” and the use of helicopters were given the green light.Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson plays the late King of Pop in Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael,” slated for release in April 2025.The property has been associated with lurid claims against Jackson, who died at age 50 in 2009 from an acute drug overdose.Jackson faced 14 charges including seven counts of child molestation and two counts of giving alcohol to a minor in a child sex abuse probe, but was acquitted of all charges in June 2005.

The Killers have kicked off their 2024 ‘Rebel Diamonds’ greatest hits tour with an opening night in Dublin. Check out the setlist from the night and fan footage below.The gig took place in Dublin last night (June 12), as the opening night for the run of dates that the band will be holding across the UK and Ireland throughout the summer.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. If you missed Chappell Roan’s headline-making performance at Gov Ball this past weekend, there’s still time to catch the electric performer later this summer at New York’s All Things Go Festival, which will take place at the city’s iconic Forest Hills Stadium in September.

Janet Jackson has announced a second London date with Wyclef Jean on her ‘Together Again’ tour later this year.The music legend is bringing her ‘Together Again’ tour to 10 cities later this year, kicking off in Paris at the Accor Arena on September 25.From there, she’ll continue on to stops in Birmingham, London, Glasgow and Manchester, before heading back to mainland Europe and concluding at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on October 10.The new London date will take place on September 29, the day after the original London show.The singer’s UK and European leg of her ‘Together Again’ tour will mark her first UK performance since Glastonbury 2019.

Japanese animator and director Kenji Kamiyama made his Annecy debut in the company of Andy Serkis on Tuesday with a 20-minute preview of upcoming anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Any New Yorkers who missed Chappell Roan’s iconic performance at Governors Ball last weekend will get another chance in September, when the inaugural New York edition of the All Things Go festival takes place at Forest Hills Stadium. Headliners are Roan, Reneé Rapp, Janelle Monáe, Muna, Ethel Cain, and Julien Baker.

Despite his imposter syndrome, Johnny Depp beat out some of the biggest names in film (and music) for his breakout role.

Kate Middleton's grandmother was an incredible WWII codebreaker, who played an important in the second world war.The Princess of Wales revealed her relative Valerie Middleton's incredible story while honouring the Red Cross in 2020. War hero Valerie worked as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park which broke the Enigma code.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “Masters of the Air” costume designer Colleen Atwood brought along Austin Butler’s jacket to Variety’s TV FYC Fest. “It’s Austin Butler’s jacket that he wore, Maj. Cleven’s jacket and hat, and I thought, ‘Well, I should bring it.’ It’s D-Day.

, the Skims founder is once again dressing herself in another star's clothing. At least she has their blessing this time!Kardashian recently attended Janet Jackson's concert in Thousand Palms, California, and for the occasion, she wore the singer's actual outfit from the 1993 “If” music video.

Janet Jackson is hitting the road again!