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Vince Staples has discussed the “really big misconception” that he was once a member of LA rap outfit Odd Future.Many fans were first introduced to Staples via ‘Hive’, the bassy 2013 track he produced with Earl Sweatshirt, then best known as part of Odd Future, the Tyler, The Creator led music collective. Staples wasn’t a part of Odd Future, but was heavily affiliated with them.“It’s a really big misconception [that I was in Odd Future],” Staples told NME in this week’s Big Read.

Ashton Kutcher, 43, is educating fans about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in an entertaining new series on his Instagram, titled “Kutcher Kitchen Talks.” The former Punk’d host posted the second episode of the amusing series where he quizzed his wife Mila Kunis, 37, and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, 27, about blockchain technology and celebrities on Thursday July 25.

Vince Staples has revealed that Mac Miller refused to take royalties from him for one of the early projects they worked on together.During his recent appearance on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast, Staples opened up about how the late rapper inspired him to take rap much more seriously after they were introduced by Earl Sweatshirt.“I wasn’t really making music at that time,” Staples began.

With the working title of “The United States of America vs. Vince McMahon,” WWE and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Television are developing a scripted series about Vince McMahon and his federal steroids trial.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA scripted series about Vince McMahon and his federal steroids trial is in the works from WWE and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Television, Variety has learned.Currently titled “The United States of America vs. Vince McMahon,” the series will be the first scripted portrayal of McMahon and many legendary figures of the WWE.

Blumhouse Television and WWE are grappling with a scripted series about wrestling chief Vince McMahon.

Tyler, The Creator has collaborated with Converse to direct a new advertisement for the brand. In the hilarious clip, the exclusive "Really Cool Converse Club" convenes for a meeting over its strict set of rules, with members including Vince Staples, Henry Rollins, Odd Future member Jasper, former NBA players Bill Walton and Marques Johnson, actor Tim Meadows and more, all representing the many subcultures who rock the sneaker.

Vince Staples‘ enchanting take on NPR’s long-running Tiny Desk series has made it to the Internet, sporting a handful of choice cuts from the rapper’s newly minted fourth album.The set was recorded, as the series has been since the COVID-19 pandemic broke, from outside the series’ usual home of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen’s desk at NPR’s Washington office.

Vince Staples has stated that he “won’t be supporting” an upcoming rap film inspired by Mac Miller, which was recently called out by the late rapper’s family.The movie, which stars Machine Gun Kelly, was set to be titled Good News, a direct nod to Mac’s first posthumous single, and the storyline was reportedly inspired by artists such as Miller himself, Juice WRLD and Pop Smoke who have all faced untimely demises.Kelly is set to portray an artist making his way in the industry, but the

Tyler, The Creator has shared a new commercial he’s written and directed for Converse – you can watch it below.Put together to celebrate the classic Converse Chuck 70, the funny clip revolves around a meeting of the ‘Really Cool Converse Club’ in a community recreation centre.During the meeting, a member of the group (played by actor Tim Meadows) is put on trial for breaking one of the club’s three cardinal rules: “Rule number one: never wear another shoe.

The Internet vocalist Syd has released the new single ‘Fast Car’, her second track of the year.The R&B song’s accompanying music video, directed by Ethan Nelson and Graham Epstein, shows Syd and a romantic partner heading out on a road trip.“I wanted to make something for the gay Black girls,” Syd said of the single in a statement. “I want them to see themselves in this and in me.”Watch the clip below: ‘Fast Car’ follows Syd’s February single, ‘Missing Out’.

Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan has signed a new deal with Sony Pictures Television.The showrunner and writer, who was at the helm of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, has inked another four-year deal with the producers.Gilligan has renewed his deal with Sony Pictures Television for another four years, after being with the company for the last 15 already.“Recently I was talking to my excellent agents (at ICM Partners,) and they reminded me my current deal

Vince Staples has shared the visual for his latest single, ‘Are You With That?’, in which he’s pursued in the middle of a suburban street.Take a look at the video, directed by Jack Begert, below:‘Are You With That?’ serves as the opening track on Staples’ self-titled fourth album, which was released last Friday (July 9) via Blacksmith/Motown.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan will stay at Sony Pictures Television for another four years, signing an extension to his existing overall deal.Gilligan has been with Sony TV for more than 15 years.

Vince Gilligan has signed a new four-year overall deal with Sony Pictures Television, the studio said Monday.Sony Pictures TV has been the “Breaking Bad” creator’s home for the last 15 years, producing now just the iconic AMC series, but also its spinoff “Better Call Saul” and its sequel movie “El Camino: ,” which launched on Netflix.“Recently I was talking to my excellent agents (at ICM Partners,) and they reminded me my current deal was at its end.

EXCLUSIVE: One of the longest ongoing creative partnerships between a showrunner and a studio is set to continue. Vince Gilligan, creator of the blockbuster Breaking Bad franchise, which has spawned two hit series and a movie, has re-upped his overall deal with Breaking Bad producer Sony Pictures Television.

Vince Staples has spoken about how the music industry “monetises people’s struggles” and how that affects the image rappers try to sell.The rapper was asked about artists like Tekashi 6ix9ine and YNW Melly, who have used gang affiliation and songs about murder respectively to build their images.“This is a business where we monetise people’s struggles, pain, death and murder,” Staples told the Independent.

Lil Wayne shut down speculation that he married girlfriend Denise Bidot. The rapper, real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., 38, cleared the air during an Instagram Live with Nicki Minaj on July 8, clarifying that his cryptic tweet from April had nothing to do with his model girlfriend, 35.

Kristen Bell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste are teaming up for a new comedy!

DEALSWarner Music UK has announced a partnership between its Atlantic and ADA divisions and Latin label Candela Records. “The Latin music scene in the UK is growing incredibly quickly, and we’re excited to make history by becoming the first UK frontline label to partner with a UK-based Latino label”, says Atlantic EVP Austin Daboh.Blue Raincoat Music Publishing and Reservoir have signed PJ Harvey collaborator John Parish, singer-songwriter Elanor Moss, and Australian indie band HighSchool.