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Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity with her Oscars nomination. The Academy unveiled its 2025 nominees on Thursday (Jan. 23), with Erivo snagging a nod in the best actress in a leading role category for her portrayal of Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s Wicked. To celebrate, the star took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the film, along with a heartfelt caption expressing her gratitude for the honor. “Moments like this don’t come along very often, and when they do, it is sacrilege to let them pass by without a moment of gratitude. I am grateful, grateful to @theacademy, grateful to be a part of something that makes people feel seen, grateful to be a cog in the wheel of a piece that makes us believe in magic, grateful to have experienced a dream come true, and deeply deeply grateful for this unbelievable recognition,” she wrote. Erivo continued, “I often get asked what I would say to my younger self. Well today there’s nothing to be said. She is smiling, beaming, glowing from ear to ear. That speaks volumes.” She went on to congratulate her co-star Ariana Grande, who received her first-ever nomination for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Glinda. “To my sister, @arianagrande, what a joy it is to be here with you watching as you ascend and amaze and become the actress you were meant to be. Congratulations first time nominee, I’m so so proud of you!! There is no one in the world I would have wanted to do this with more than you.” Erivo also thanked Chu, who she deemed, “our fearless leader whose kindness provided us with the room to play,” adding, “you are deserving of all good things and I’m lucky to call you my brother.” See her full post here. The actress was previously nominated for best actress in 2020 for her role in Harriet, as well as best original song for the film’s “Stand Up.” Erivo is up against Emilia Pérez‘s Karla Sofía Gascón, Anora‘s Mikey Madison, The Substance‘s Demi Moore and I’m Still Here‘s Fernanda Torres. Earning 10 nods total this year, Wicked ties with The Brutalist for second-most nominated project at the 2025 Oscars. Only Emilia Pérez has more, scoring 13 total. Source link

Charged with pride, nostalgia, and Puerto Rican culture, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos album really struck a chord amongst fans.  The 17-track album notably includes “Baile Inolvidable,” the Puerto Rican rapper’s first attempt at a full-fledged salsa song backed by live instrumentations — congas, piano, trumpets and all that jazz. His melancholic and passionate vocals narrate the story of a man who can’t forget the woman he loved, especially the one who taught him how to dance. “I thought I was going to get old with you,” he reflects at the beginning of the tune. What quickly became a fan-favorite and has people of all generations dancing salsa on social media hit No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200 chart this week. Overall, the new EP ascends to No. 1 in the U.S.-based Billboard 200 albums chart. The set reigns following its first full tracking week of activity (Jan. 10-16; it was released Jan. 5). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Below, check out the lyrics to “Baile Inolvidable” translated into English: I thought I would grow old with youMaybe in another life, in another world it could beIn this one, all that remains is to leave one dayAnd only see you at duskIf you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to meIf you see me alone and sad, I’m guilty Life is a party that one day endsAnd you were by unforgettable danceAnd you were by unforgettable dance While one is aliveOne must love as much as they can I thought I would grow old with youMaybe in another life, in another world it could beIn this one, all that remains is to leave one dayAnd see the sky to see if you will fall If you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to meIf you see me alone and sad, I’m guiltyLife is a party that one day endsAnd you were by unforgettable dance No, I can’t forget youNo, I can’t erase youYou taught me how to loveYou taught me how to dance No, I can’t forget youNo, I can’t erase youYou taught me how to loveYou taught me how to dance Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, eyTell me what to do to forget youThere’s a new dance move I want to show youI can’t even sleep at nightAll I do is dream of you No, I can’t forget youNo, I can’t erase youYou taught me how to loveYou taught me how to dance How you kissed me, how you did itHow you looked at me, you turned me onIt feels ugly not to have you closeThe new [girl] sucks it good, but it’s not your mouthMy devil, my angel, my crazyMy devil, my angel, my crazy Source link

Taco Bell is gearing up to air its Super Bowl commercial next month, showing off authentic fans across the country through clips taken at thousands of Live Más Drive-Thru Cams. Now, Doja Cat wants to be part of the fun. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a teaser clip released on Thursday (Jan. 23 fittingly titled “Photobomb,” two fans pose with their Taco Bell meal at one of the unique drive-thru photo booths as the narrator explains, “This year, Taco Bell is making fans the star of their Big Game ad — not celebrities.” However, when the duo check out the photo they took, they notice that Doja Cat snuck her way into the background of the photo. That’s when the “Say So” superstar gets spotted by a Taco Bell employee, and they have a hilarious back-and-forth in which Doja demands to be in the upcoming commercial to no avail. The teaser ends with the narrator concluding, “If you took a photo at one of our Drive-Thru Cams, ou could be in our Big Game ad. Participants may be slightly famous but not Doja Cat famous.” Despite being too famous for the Super Bowl ad, Doja Cat has been a longtime Taco Bell superfan. Back in 2022, the singer appeared to single-handedly usher in the return of the restaurant’s beloved Mexican Pizza after she petitioned for the item to return to menu on social media and beyond. “I’ve already made history with Taco Bell—you’re welcome for the Mexican Pizza comeback—so when I heard Taco Bell was featuring its biggest fans, I assumed that I would be part of the action,” Doja said in a press statement. “Don’t get me wrong, I should be the star, but my fellow Taco Bell fans really showed out… I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what happens during the Big Game.” Watch the teaser spot below, and catch the full Dave Meyers-directed Big Game ad on Feb. 9 to see which of the biggest fans — and if Doja Cat — made the cut. Source link

Kendrick Lamar is gearing up to take the Superdome stage in New Orleans at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show and he’s bringing at least one friend with him to the Big Easy. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Thursday (Jan. 23), K. Dot teamed up with Apple Music to release a teaser for his anticipated NOLA performance on Feb. 9. In the clip, Lamar revealed that his upcoming tourmate SZA will be joining him on the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show stage. The Compton native appears on the phone while walking the Caesars Superdome turf and he’s surprised by SZA, who gives him a blue Gatorade bath as he teases a special guest hitting the stage with him. “You know this field a lot bigger than people think so that’s a must,” Lamar says into the phone. “Exactly. Nah, I been thinking about a guest performer.” The 30-second clip then comes to a close soundtracked by Lamar’s GNX cut “Hey Now.” It’s anyone’s guess as to what the Grand National Tour running mates could be performing as they boast a plethora of collabs, including “30 for 30,” “Luther,” “Gloria,” “All the Stars” and “Doves in the Wind” to name a few. Roc Nation and Jesse Collins are joining forces as executive producers of Kendrick’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with pgLang providing creative direction. Kendrick made a brief appearance as a special guest at Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s West Coast-themed Super Bowl Halftime Show in Los Angeles in 2022, but now it’s his turn to take the headlining slot. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar said in September when it was announced he’d be on the Super Bowl stage. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.” Between the Drake battle and the positive reception to GNX, 2024 was a banner year for Lamar, and he’s looking to take things to another level in ’25. February will be a busy month for Kendrick, who’s up for seven Grammy Awards, and will look to take home a few trophies before heading to New Orleans. Super Bowl Sunday will only be a teaser for K. Dot and SZA as the former Top Dawg Entertainment teammates are headed out on a stadium run for the North American leg of their Grand National Tour starting up in April. Watch the trailer for the upcoming performance below. Source link

Country music has its share of talented biographers: Robert K. Oermann, Barry Mazor and Holly George-Warren, just to name a few. They are able to boil a life in the genre down to a few hundred pages. But not everyone gets that kind of space to document their history. Musicians have been known to convey their experiences in three or four minutes — a challenge, to be sure. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news George Birge, coming off back-to-back Country Airplay hits with “Mind on You” (No. 2, 2023) and “Cowboy Songs” (No. 1, 2024), engaged in that very exercise for his latest single, “It Won’t Be Long.” “I was ready to take another step as an artist,” Birge reflects. “I found a little bit of a lane of stuff that was working for me. But I also wanted to continue to grow as I got a deeper connection with my fans, and kind of pull back the curtain a little bit more and maybe tell a little bit more of a story and showcase a little bit more in my life.” Over the course of 2024, he attempted several times to do that very thing, but none of those efforts seemed to land. That changed during a co-writing session on Oct. 22 at the Liz Rose Music offices in Nashville, where Joe Fox (“Last Night Lonely,” “Breakin’ In Boots”) had a room with a piano. The appointment that day also included Chase McGill (“Next Thing You Know,” “5 Foot 9”) and Trannie Anderson (“Heart Like a Truck,” “Wild Horses and Wildflowers”), writing with Birge for the first time after bumping into him regularly on the golf course. Anderson, it turned out, had an idea they all thought was workable, but before they got too far, McGill felt he should speak up. McGill’s oldest daughter was a few weeks from turning 7, and just a few days earlier, he had had a discussion with his wife, Kara, about how fast their world seemed to be going. It inspired a hook, “Life might be a lot of things/ But it won’t be long.” “I instantly was like, ‘That’s it. That’s what I’ve been looking for,’ ” Birge says. “And everybody’s like, ‘If you’re in, let’s chase it.’ ” Even Anderson, whose idea was scrapped by that turn of events, was up for it. “We wrote exactly what he needed, right when he needed it,” she says. “It’s so rare that it happens that way.” Since they knew what the song’s payoff line would be, they dug in on the opening line, turning the “It won’t be long…” hook into a repetitive device. The writers became Birge’s biographers, questioning him about key moments in his relationship with Kara. Those events — their first meeting, their first kiss in a parking lot, their first child — were folded into the piece, capturing the story of their relationship. “As a songwriter, I’ve kind of learned that the more specific and personal you are, the more relatable a song usually is,” Fox notes. “That’s why it’s so cool with George on this one. A lot of it’s his details, but you wouldn’t know that listening to it. I mean, anyone listening to it could put their details in there.” Indeed, Birge’s renovation of a dilapidated house, taken down to the studs, isn’t everyone’s experience, but anyone who has done even a minor home makeover can relate. “Any kind of remodeling you do, man, no one forgets that,” McGill says. They also incorporated Birge’s Little League background, weaving in his No. 7 uniform, as well as his son’s use of the same number. They spent a half-hour on that vignette. “That was the line that took the longest to flesh out,” Birge recalls. “There’s a cadence change to it, and we wanted that line to really pop because it meant a lot seeing your last name [on a uniform] at the plate again. It’s a new version of you. It’s a new chapter. There’s nothing like your kids imitating you.” The bridge would tie three Birge generations together, while the chorus provided an interpretation of the narrative. Halfway through that stanza, the phrasing and melody change just enough to spotlight the key point of “It Won’t Be Long”: a challenge to the listener to “take the risk” on a life-changing relationship. “I always like a more drastic melodic change on the second half of a chorus,” Anderson says. “I tend to structure a lot of my songs that way, and I think everyone kind of wanted that to happen.” “It Won’t Be Long” was written primarily on guitar, but as they finished the work, Fox segued to the piano, which he thought would better reflect the song’s emotional content. He layered that piano part with guitar to create the foundation for a spare demo, with Birge addressing the lead vocal almost as a narration and Anderson shadowing with a single harmony. It wouldn’t be long before the song made its initial impact. Within hours, Birge’s team was doing figurative handstands over it, and by the end of the week, they had designated it as his next single and even picked an add date. And Fox was enlisted to produce it. Fox used Birge’s lead vocal from that demo, as well as Anderson’s harmonies, and built a new instrumental framework one piece at a time. Fox played guitars and bass, hired Jerry Roe to deliver a light drum part, got David Dorn to redo the piano and brought in Justin Schipper for atmospheric steel guitar and Dobro. Fox also snuck a single synthesizer note underneath that plays throughout the entire song, even remaining in place when it clashes with the accompanying chord. It provides a barely perceptible, movie-like tension. “I kind of went for the cinematic thing the whole way through,” Fox says. “It’s one of the first times I put strings in a radio country song.” He

Selena Gomez has got something up her sleeves, and she’s been teasing her fans on social media. The superstar took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Jan. 23) to share a video wearing headphones while sitting at what appears to be a studio desk, before grabbing the phone and turning it around to reveal the screen in front of her, blocking its contents with a red heart emoji. She wraps up the video by pointing the camera to herself and giving viewers a coy look. Watch before it disappears here. Gomez has yet to confirm that she’s officially releasing new music. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Just last week, Gomez’s fiancé Benny Blanco also teased that the duo are working on something together in a TikTok video, in which the producer responded to a fan who commented on a previous video, “Benny please make some new songs for our queen.” In the clip, Blanco walks into a home studio to show Gomez sitting on a couch and adjusting a microphone. “Hi,” he greets to her, to which she sweetly responds with a smile, “Hi!” The star hasn’t released a full-length album since her 2020 third studio project Rare, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and spawned her first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Lose You to Love Me.” In 2021, she unveiled a Spanish-language EP, Revelación. In 2024, she dropped the single “Love On,” a follow-up to her 2023 single “Single Soon.” Source link

From música mexicana to urban, the genre-spanning list includes a vast range of Latin stars who we believe will have a big year. Tito Double P, Yailin La Mas Viral & Kapo Sebastian Espino; Christopher Nunez; Alejandro Bethencourt Today (Jan. 23), Billboard unveils its carefully curated Latin Artists to Watch list, highlighting 22 acts who caught our attention in 2024, and who we believe will go on to have a breakout year. These aren’t predictions made lightly or blindly. Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors combed through a wide range of emerging artists who we kept our eye on for the past 12 months – including those who cracked the Billboard charts in 2024. Such was the case for Tito Double P, who earned his first No. 1 on Top Latin Albums with his debut set (dethroning his megastar cousin Peso Pluma). There were also those who’ve been showered with critical acclaim, like Latin Grammy winner Ela Taubert, and artists who became household names in their countries but have yet to gain momentum internationally such as Argentinean rising act Valentino Merlo. And you can’t forget the newcomers who first built a fandom on social media before kicking off a music career – like reggaetón mexa pioneer Bellakath, who quickly went from viral sensation to bona fide hitmaker. Overall, our 2025 selection is diverse in genres, with artists representing música mexicana, pop, urban, and even rising subgenres including música popular colombiana, cuartetazo, and electrocorridos. The list is also globe-spanning with artists from Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Chile, and beyond. Check out our 22 Latin artists to watch in 2025, listed in alphabetical order below. Bellakath Image Credit: Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images Over the past few years, reggaetón Mexa has gained momentum outside of Mexico thanks to subgenre leaders like Bellakath, whose perky “Gatita” went viral on TikTok in 2022. Her song — which became her first entry on the Hot Latin Songs chart, peaking at No. 30 in January 2023 — put a spotlight on the style, which fuses reggaetón with Mexican culture and slang. Since then, the Mexico City native, who first gained popularity as a social media personality, has only doubled down on her efforts to take reggaetón Mexa from the local to the global stage. After releasing her debut album Kittypone, home to her “Perreo Champagne” hit with Dani Flow – which entered the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart – Bellakath signed a distribution deal last year with Warner Music Group’s ADA, a nod to her ever-growing global fanbase. Fuerza Regida also recruited Bellakath for the bouncy trap/hip-hop “Fresita,” which became her second entry on Hot Latin Songs. Her recent collabs with artists from Colombia and the Dominican Republic only cement her commitment to becoming a bona fide crossover artist. Ca7riel Image Credit: Jakubaszek/Redferns Ca7riel, a flamboyant force in the Buenos Aires music scene, blends charm and chaos into his performances, making him a standout artist in the Argentinian trap movement and beyond. Since launching his solo career with two provocative EPs in 2018, Povre and Livre, a tongue-in-cheek take on “poor” but “free,” Ca7riel has not only built a loyal following, but also earned a Latin Grammy nod for his debut 2022 LP, El Disko. Venturing into a realm of funky grooves, hip-hop edginess, and luminous synth plays, his music is a carousel of thrilling unpredictability. Ca7riel’s musical journey has taken him back to his roots with Paco Amoroso in their latest 2024 collab album, Baño María, magnifying their collective energy into something wholly mesmerizing. His inventive narratives introduce audiences to a world where tradition meets an exhilarating future, positioning him as an audacious pioneer in the alt-Latin music landscape. Cris MJ Image Credit: Criss Mayo A three-time finalist at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Chilean hitmaker Cris MJ, along with FloyyMenor, had the biggest Latin hit of 2024: “Gata Only.” The hypnotic reggaetón track not only made Cris MJ a household name but set him up for global stardom. Ushering in Chile’s booming reggaetón movement, taking inspiration from reggaetón acts (Daddy Yankee, Ñengo Flow) and American trap artists (Lil Baby, Travis Scott) alike, Cris MJ is a self-taught musician who, before “Gata Only,” also scored a major collaboration with Karol G and Ryan Castro in 2023, when they hopped on the remix of his “Una Noche en Medellín,” which he performed alongside Karol at Viña del Mar. The song also earned Cris his first Hot 100 entry, when it debuted at No. 68. Last year, Cris – who landed at No. 3 on Billboard’s Year-End Top Latin Artist – New chart – toured in Mexico and Europe, proving his success goes beyond viral hits. Dei V Image Credit: David Cabrera When a reggaetón icon like Wisin introduces you as one of the “leaders of the new generation” on “Veldá” — from Bad Bunny’s latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — you know it’s going to be a powerful year. The collab, which also includes 2024 Billboard Latin Artist to Watch Omar Courtz, earned Dei V his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 43. The Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter (real name: David Gerardo Rivera Juarbe) has collaborated with notable artists llike Luar la L, Anuel AA, Karol G, Cris MJ, and Ozuna. This year, he obtained a Premio Lo Nuestro nod for urban – best trap/hip hop song with “SI SI SI SI” in collaboration with Justin Quiles, Sech, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex and Dímelo Flow, also featuring Eladio Carrión and Bryant Myers. Dei V has been making waves in the music industry with his unique deep vocals, original lyrics, and effortless style. He is securing his position as a trailblazer in the industry with his latest LP, ¿Quién es Dei V?, released in June of last year. The 16-track album features heavy hitters including Yovngchimi, Myke Towers, De La Ghetto, Ryan Castro, Chris MJ, Lunay and (again) Bryant Myers. Edgardo Nuñez Image Credit: 602 music Raised in Sinaloa but based in Phoenix, AZ, Edgardo Nuñez first appeared on Billboard’s charts in August 2022 with his collaboration

The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Feb. 1, we look at whether the surging quasi-title track from Bad Bunny’s latest will be able to get over the top on the chart.   Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bad Bunny, “DtMF” (Rimas): It’s been a triumphant week for Bad Bunny on the Billboard 200, as the Puerto Rican superstar has topped the chart with his new album Debí Tirar Mas Fotos, a personal album largely inspired by the salsa and plena music of his home territory. Though the album debuted at No. 2 – behind Lil Baby’s WHAM – thanks in large part to the set’s release on a Sunday, already two days into the chart tracking week, it climbs to No. 1 this week with 203,500 equivalent album units earned in the U.S., according to Luminate, a staggering number for any album’s second week, showing how many people were still discovering the album following its unusually timed drop.  Bunny would no doubt love to have the same thing happen with the set’s near-title track, “DtMF,” on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite appearing as the album’s penultimate track – number 16 out of 17 — and being something of a departure from Bad Bunny’s usual Latin trap-and-reggaetón-led sound, the song has exploded on streaming services, with fans attaching to its singalong chorus and sentimental lyrics, particularly on TikTok. It’s now pretty clearly the set’s biggest breakout hit, leaping from No. 38 all the way to No. 2 on this week’s Hot 100.  The song’s explosive growth on streaming seems to be settling down a bit in its third week, though it continues to lead on both Apple Music’s real-time chart and Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart. What really might get in the way of it getting over the top on the Hot 100 is radio airplay: While the song is now being promoted to radio, its airplay has been fairly minimal so far, as the song still trails three other tracks on Fotos, led by advance single “El Clúb.” It’s hard to imagine the unconventionally structured, entirely Spanish-language song ever becoming a major fixture on U.S. top 40, but Bad Bunny might need at least a little radio love to edge out some of the radio-friendlier songs it’s going to be in competition with in the weeks to come – particularly the song currently topping the chart.   Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile” (Streamline/Interscope/Atlantic/ICLG): Like Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” in 2024, the chances looked dicey at first for Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” to ever get to No. 1 – but now that it’s finally there, it might be sticking around for a little while. The song spends its third frame on top of the chart this week, while actually gaining in both streaming and sales, and remains in the top three of all three Hot 100 component charts: Radio Songs, Digital Song Sales and Streaming Songs.   That combination could make “Smile” tough to unseat on the Hot 100 in the weeks to come. The song is even challenging to finally take over the No. 1 spot on Radio Songs – which would be its first week atop the listing, with “A Bar Song” having reigned for the past 25 weeks (one week away from tying The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” for the longest stay atop the chart). And if you’re looking for your early frontrunner for No. 1 on the 2025 year-end Hot 100, it’s gotta be Gaga and Bruno – an honor the latter hasn’t won since the Mark Ronson-led “Uptown Funk!” in 2015, and which the former has still yet to capture in her illustrious pop career.   ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, “APT.” (Atlantic): Bruno Mars’ biggest competition for all-platform pop dominance this early year might of course come from himself. “APT.,” his collaboration with K-pop star and BLACKPINK alum ROSÉ, was already well on its way to breakout smash status in late 2024, and has only continued to grow well into 2025, reaching the Hot 100’s top five – proof not only of ROSÉ’s rising solo star in the U.S., but of Mars’ status as perhaps the single-most can’t-miss pop hitmaker on the entire planet right now.   “APT.” leads on the Digital Song Sales chart for the first time this week, while slipping to No. 9 on Streaming Songs and climbing to No. 11 (after having previously peaked at No. 10) on Radio Songs. The latter chart of course remains its biggest opportunity for growth, as the song is not only challenging for top 10 again on the all-format Radio Songs, but for the No. 1 spot on Pop Airplay. If the song’s streaming performance settles a little in the weeks to come while it continues to spread out on the airwaves, we could very easily see a Bruno vs. Bruno battle at the top of the Hot 100 in the not-too-distant future.  Source link

Kid Cudi’s L.A. residence was the target of a home burglary earlier in January, which reportedly saw the intruder make himself at home as he enjoyed snacks, took a shower and used the bathroom before L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended him. Cudi heard fans and some on social media were making light of the invasive situation, and the Ohio native took to his Instagram Story and X on Thursday (Jan. 23) to set the record straight on the trolling of his home invasion by what he called an “unhinged 34 year old man.” “I see the internets running w things and making jokes this s–t is not funny,” Cudi wrote. “The person that broke into my house was a crazed fan that has been stalking me for years without me knowing. He’s been to shows, events I’ve done in the states and overseas. Mr. Rager continued: “He drove across the country and broke into my house hoping to talk w me about collabing and ideas he had. There is nothing funny about this. My privacy was violated, and now I have to protect myself. I don’t feel safe now. He rummaged through personal things, my fiance’s stuff, took a shower and ate, all while thinking he was gonna have a conversation w me. This was an unhinged 34-year-old man.” Cudi went on to push back on speculation that the intruder was homeless, and says he’s going to take more extreme measures to make sure he and his family are safe going forward so that this never happens again. “I’m not online to see the comments but word got back to me people are making light of this and it’s not okay,” he added. “If I’m standoffish when u see me in public now, this is why.” Per TMZ, Cudi wasn’t present at the time his home was burglarized. Earlier in January, Kid Cudi returned to social media to reveal he and his family were safe after evacuating his Los Angeles residence due to the devastating wildfires. “Hey guys, had to evacuate my crib,” he began in an Instagram Story at the time. “Im safe, w my loved ones, dogs are safe. For all the folk who lost their homes, people that are dealing with this, my heart hurts for you and Im for praying us all and I send ALL my love to you and yours. if you have to evacuate, get out immediately. Dont hesitate. Be safe LA. Love you guys.” See Cudi’s message about the burglary below: Hey, so I wanna clear this up cause I see the internets running w things and making jokes and this shit is not funny. The person that broke into my house was a crazed fan that has been stalking me for years with out me knowing. He’s been to shows, events I’ve done in the states… — The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) January 23, 2025 Source link

Jacques Audiard, the director of Emilia Pérez, made Oscar history this year, becoming the first person to be nominated as a director and as a songwriter in the same year. He is vying for best original song for co-writing “El Mal” with Clément Ducol and Camille. Audiard is the only the third person to be nominated in both the directing and original song categories at any point in their careers. He follows Leo McCarey (who was nominated for directing in 1937, 1944 and 1945 and for song in 1957) and Spike Jonze (who was nominated for directing in 1999 and for song in 2013). And Audiard is the 15th person to receive an Oscar nod for writing or co-writing a song for a film that he or she directed. He’s the first person to do so since Ryan Coogler scored two years ago for co-writing “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.  Other members of this exclusive and rather eclectic club include Barbra Streisand, Mel Brooks, Spike Jonze, Seth MacFarlane and Trey Parker. Most of these people (including Audiard) wrote or co-wrote the lyrics, not the melody. This suggests that the directors know what their film is trying to say, and can help put that message across in a song. Only four of the 15 – Coogler, Parker, Streisand and Joe Brooks – contributed both music and lyrics. If Audiard wins the Oscar for best original song on March 2, he will become just the second person in Oscar history, and the first in nearly 50 years, to win an Oscar for writing or co-writing a song from a film he directed. The first was Joe Brooks (no relation to Mel Brooks), who wrote “You Light Up My Life,” which won in 1978. Here’s a complete list of everyone who has been nominated for best original song for writing or co-writing a song from a film they directed. The list is in reverse chronological order. Jacques Audiard Film: Emilia Pérez (2024) Nominated Song: “El Mal” Notes: Audiard wrote and directed Emilia Pérez, which stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez. He based the film in part on a book he wrote of the same name. Audiard — the son of Michael Audiard, who was also a noted film director and screenwriter — co-wrote “El Mal” with Camille and Clément Ducol. Ryan Coogler Film: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Nominated Song: “Lift Me Up” Notes: Coogler directed and co-wrote the film, which stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o and Oscar nominee Angela Bassett, among others. He co-wrote the melody with Rihanna, Tems and Ludwig Göransson; he co-wrote the lyrics with Tems. Rihanna’s single debuted and peaked at No. 2. The superstar, fresh off her halftime performance at the 2023 Super Bowl, performed the song on the Oscar telecast. Spike Jonze Film: Her (2013) Nominated Song: “The Moon Song” Notes: Jonze directed, wrote and co-produced the film, which starred Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde and Scarlett Johansson. In addition to best original song, Jonze was nominated for best picture (as a producer of the film) and won for writing. He co-wrote the lyric with Karen O, who also composed the melody. She and Ezra Koenig performed the song on the telecast. Seth MacFarlane Image Credit: Mark Davis/WireImage Film: Ted (2012) Nominated Song: “Everybody Needs a Best Friend” Notes: MacFarlane directed and co-wrote the comedy, in which he starred alongside Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis. He wrote the “Best Friend” lyric, while Walter Murphy composed the melody. Murphy topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976 as an artist with the disco instrumental “A Fifth of Beethoven.” Norah Jones performed “Best Friend” on the telecast, which MacFarlane hosted. Christophe Barratier Film: The Chorus (2004) Nominated song: “Look to Your Path” (“Vois Sur Ton Chemin”) Notes: The Frenchman directed the musical drama, known as Les Choristes in French. He wrote the lyric. The composer was Bruno Coulais. Beyoncé performed the song on the telecast, in tandem with American Boychoir. Beyoncé performed three of the five nominated songs that year. She also did the honors on “Learn to Be Lonely” from The Phantom of the Opera and “Believe” from The Polar Express – the latter in tandem with Josh Groban. Sylvain Chomet Film: The Triplets of Belleville (2003) Nominated Song: “Belleville Rendez-vous” Notes: The multi-platform French artist wrote and produced the animated comedy film. In addition to best original song, he was nominated for animated feature film. He wrote the lyric. Benoît Charest composed the melody. Charest also performed the song on the telecast, in tandem with Béatrice Bonifassi. Julie Taymor Film: Frida (2002) Nominated Song: “Burn It Blue” Notes: Taymor directed the film, which starred Salma Hayak. Taymor wrote the lyric. Elliot Goldenthal composed the melody. Lila Downs and Caetano Veloso performed the song on the telecast. Lars von Trier Film: Dancer in the Dark (2000) Nominated Song: “I’ve Seen It All” Notes: The Danish multi-hyphenate directed and wrote the film, which starred Björk, Catherine Deneuve and Joel Grey, among others. He co-wrote the lyric with Sjon Sigurdsson. Björk composed the melody and performed the song on the telecast. Trey Parker Film: South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Nominated Song: “Blame Canada” Notes: Parker directed, co-wrote and co-produced this film and was one of the voice actors. He co-wrote the music and lyric with Marc Shaiman. Robin Williams, who had won an Oscar two years previously for his role in Good Will Hunting, performed the song the telecast. Barbra Streisand Image Credit: TriStar/courtesy Everett Collection Film: The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) Nominated Song: “I Finally Found Someone” Notes: Streisand directed, co-produced and starred in the film alongside Jeff Bridges and Oscar nominee Lauren Bacall. She co-wrote the music and lyrics to this song with Bryan Adams, Marvin Hamlisch and Robert John “Mutt” Lange. She was the first female director to receive an Oscar nomination for a song she wrote or co-wrote for her film. The single by Streisand and Adams reached No. 8 on