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Travis Scott is a big wrestling guy. He has guested on WWE before, and after one appearance, he said being on the WWE stage “might be better” than performing concerts. Well, WrestleMania was this weekend, and sure enough, Scott was there, making a surprise cameo (here’s a video).

As The Independent notes, Scott made a surprise appearance during the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena. After a big entrance, Scott mostly kept to the sidelines until he distracted Rhodes, right as it seemed he was about to win. Scott’s diversion was enough to give Cena the edge and come away with the belt.

The Rock previously told Uproxx of Scott:

“I feel like with Travis, he loves the business and loves pro wrestling. He’s a culture guy. Travis Scott is one of the greatest already, of all time. He’s a GOAT, a legend, an icon, he loves the business. We get guys and girls like that who want to come in and who are already tapping into the culture and disrupting culture in their own cool way. They want to come in, have fun at the show. Maybe they want to sit and enjoy or be on camera. But some want to get involved. Some, like Travis, deeply want to get involved.”

Megan Thee Stallion isn’t interested in Slim Thug in that way. During her Coachella weekend two set, the Hottie Homecoming queen responded to recent comments made by her fellow Houston rapper.

Last week, Slim Thug went on Instagram to discuss “Thee Stallion,” as he called her, dancing to his songs “Thug From Around The Way” and “Still Tippin” during the first weekend of the music festival. “If that ain’t a ‘I want you, daddy’ call, I don’t know what is,” he said, according to HipHopDX. “I’m just waiting on my day, kid. I’m just waiting on her to come to Houston and hit my line like, ‘Hey I’m in the town! Pick me up!’ It’s only a matter of time at this point.

He continued:

“She brought me out in Houston. I know she got a crush on me by this point. She danced to two of my songs! I’d say I’m in there… I probably can’t keep her; I ain’t gonna lie. She a lot of energy. You could tell from the twerking. You could tell from the twerking! I ain’t gon’ let her kill me. I can’t pop a Viagra every day! Got damn! But we could have a good time. I’ll catch you in the city.”

In response, Meg took a moment while covering “Still Tippin’” on Sunday to say, “And no Slim Thug, this don’t mean I want you. I just like your music.”

You can watch that moment here.

A few days ago, The Weeknd teased something for the then-upcoming second weekend of Coachella 2025: a “Ferris wheel takeover,” set for April 18, 19, and 20. Now, we know more.

As Deadline notes, The Weeknd — wearing a hat, sunglasses, and bandana to cover his face — and Hurry Up Tomorrow co-star Jenna Ortega — just sunglasses for her — showed up to the festival’s Ferris wheel for what the publication described as a “meet-and-greet style publicity appearance.” This was ahead of the May 16 theatrical launch of Hurry Up Tomorrow, the companion film to The Weeknd’s January album of the same name.

Ahead of the appearance, The Weeknd shared a new video for “Drive.” The clip, helmed by Hurry Up Tomorrow director Trey Edward Shults, features The Weeknd and Ortega, among other things, enjoying a Ferris wheel together.

Ortega recently said of co-starring in the film, “I actually didn’t think that I was right for it initially, but through conversation and built trust with Trey and Abel, it felt like a team and vision I wanted to work with.”

The Weeknd has a rich history at Coachella in recent years: He was a guest at Metro Boomin’s set in 2023, and before that, he headlined in 2022 (alongside Swedish House Mafia) and 2018.

Becky G’s discography is filled with deeply personal tales of her life especially songs such as “Querido Abuelo.” Still, the “Como Diablos” singer manages to keep several parts of her life under wraps. This summer, Becky G is ready to take down that privacy wall in a major way.

Becky G’s intimate documentary is heading to the silver screen. During the 2025 Tribeca Festival, Becky G’s Rebbeca will premiere giving fans an intense look at her life.

“I can’t believe I am writing this right now… I am so honored that my documentary will debut at the 2025 Tribeca Festival,” she captioned the film poster on Instagram. “If only younger me could see how far we’ve come. Excited for you all to take a dive into the chapter of my life that this documentary captured.”

She continued: “This has been a long time in the making… I bet you think you know a lot about Becky G, but I truly can’t wait for you to meet Rebbeca.”

Rebbeca will feature the making of Becky G’s first Regional Mexican-inspired album, Encuentros, first headlining tour (Mi Casa, Tu Casa Tour), and more.

Becky G’s documentary Rebbeca will premiere at Tribeca Festival 2025 on June 12. Find more information here.

Around this time last year, Charli XCX was fiercely waiving her Brat flag. By the now-Grammy Award-winning album’s June 2024 release pop and electronic music lovers were thrust into the Brat summer movement.

With warm weather approaching supporters of the “Sympathy Is A Knife” singer are ready to bring Brat summer back. But, Charli XCX, on the other hand, wants to put it to bed. Yesterday (April 19), Charli XCX said goodbye to Brat yet again this time at Coachella 2025 weekend two.

Instead of leaving fans high and dry, Charli XCX offered several alternatives. At the end of her set, on the screen Charli shouted other a dozen musicians. Each of the entertainers has teased or confirmed new music projects, all of which Charli XCX supporters can rally around this summer. In the clip (viewable here), Charli showed love to fellow recording artists Addison Rae, Lorde, PinkPantheress, Haim, Yung Lean, Ethel Cain, Kali Uchis, Pulp, Perfume Genius, Rosalia, Carolina, Turnstile, ASAP Rocky, Blood Orange, Bon Iver, and more.

Charli XCX also paid homage to filmmakers Aidan Zamiri, Ari Aster, and Kogonada. After screenshots of the graphics were shared across social media, many of the highlighted entertainers returned the love.

“Thanks for thinking of me, Charli boots,” wrote Kali Uchis on Instagram.

“She came with a message,” penned Aidan Zamiri.

Charli XCX does not want the party to end. However, she does not want to host the shindig anymore.

When Snoop Dogg announced his forthcoming gospel album, Altar Call, fans thought he was done promoting his latest project Missionary. However, it appears the “Outta Da Blue” rapper was simply waiting for the perfect moment to spark his creativity. Today (April 20) the time has come as a nod to every stoners’ favorite holiday.

Over on Snoop Dogg’s YouTube channel he shared his official music video for Missionary track “Last Dance With Mary Jane” featuring Jelly Roll and the late Tom Petty. Behind only Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg is considered to be the Godfather of Weed.

But Snoop’s relationship with reefer runs deeper than a casual puff. Within the song, Snoop rapped about the lifelong tie to weed. “Don’t bother asking me to ever give my lady up / Was about five years old taking my first puff / It was love at first light, fell in love the first night / My uncle told me, ‘Don’t rush, this could be your first crush’ / Now I’m on the block with all the homies and it’s a family affair / Seventeen with a dream, blowing smoke in the air,” raps Snoop.

In the video, directed by Dave Meyers, those trippy tales are brought to life with a blend of hallucinogenic real-life and animated aids. Animator Temple Caché effortlessly weaved in Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Jelly Roll with depictions of Petty, Tupac, Bob Marley, Redman, Method Man, B-Real, and Wiz Khalifa.

Watch Snoop Dogg’s official video for “Last Dance With Mary Jane” above.

Missionary is out now via Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope Records. Find more information here.

Sports are filled with rivalry. The same animosity exists within music–just take a look at last year’s string of chart-topping rap beefs. But a new cross genre conflict has users online baffled.

Green Day and Charli XCX’s fan-fueled issue has become a topic of conversation during Coachella 2025. After Charli XCX leaned into the discourse around the band headlining over her, Green Day issued a response.

During their final performance at Coachella 2025 weekend two, Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong wore a neon green ‘Brat’ hat (viewable here) seemingly to troll Charli XCX fans in the crowd.

Green Day’s drummer Tré Cool took it a step further. In the band’s trailer, Cool is seen sporting a sash which reads: “Actual headliner.” The DIY piece is a direct jab at Charli XCX.

At a Coachella 2025 weekend one after-party, Charli XCX donned a “Miss Should Be Headliner” sash. While the move brought joy to her fans, Green Day fans found it to be disrespectful (or dare I say bratty).

2024 was undoubtedly a breakout yet year for Charli XCX thanks to her Brat album. Given that alone, Charli XCX could have easily been one of this year’s headliners. But placing Charli XCX over rock legends Green Day is where the controversy starts.

Yesterday (April 19), the Grand National Tour kicked off at at Minneapolis, Minnesota’s U.S. Bank Stadium. This means all eyes were on the performances’ co-headliners Kendrick Lamar and SZA.

Given the musicians’ decorated solo discographies and joint collaborations, concertgoers were curious about the show’s layout. With the North American run’s first show done, they duo landed on splitting the show into acts. Acts II, IV, and VII are dedicated to SZA’s past releases. But during Acts V and IX, SZA and Kendrick Lamar treated fans to joint sets.

Continue below to view SZA’s Grand National Tour setlist (according to Setlist.fm) and its remaining dates. View Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour setlist here.

SZA’s Grand National Tour Setlist

Act II: SZA

1. “30 for 30” with Kendrick Lamar
2. “Love Galore”
3. “Broken Clocks”
4. “The Weekend”

Act IV: SZA

1. “Scorsese Baby Daddy”
2. “F2F”
3. “Garden (Say It Like Dat)”
4. “Kitchen”
5. “Blind”
6. “Forgiveless”
7. “Low”

Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA

1. “Doves In The Wind”
2. “All The Stars”
3. “LOVE.”

Act VII: SZA

1. “Diamond Boy (DTM)”
2. “Shirt”
3. “Kill Bill”
4. “Snooze”
5. “Crybaby”
6. “Saturn”
7. “Good Days”
8. “Rich Baby Daddy”
9. “BMF”
10. “Kiss Me More”

Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA

1. “Luther”
2. “Gloria”

Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s 2025 Tour Dates: Grand National Tour

04/23 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
04/26 — Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium
04/29 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium
05/03 — Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium
05/05 — Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field
05/08 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
05/09 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
05/12 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium
05/17 — Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field
05/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
05/23 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
05/27 — Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium
05/29 — San Francisco, CA @ Oracle Park
05/31 — Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
06/04 — St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center
06/06 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
06/10 — Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
06/12 — Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
06/16 — Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
06/18 — Washington, DC @ Northwest Stadium

Months after announcing his return to the road, yesterday (April 19) Kendrick Lamar kicked off his highly anticipated Grand National Tour with SZA. The opening night at Minneapolis, Minnesota’s U.S. Bank Stadium has received stellar reviews from attendees.

Billed as a co-headlining experience, Kendrick and SZA decided to take turns entertaining the crowd in solo and joint sets. For Acts I, III, VI and VIII, Kendrick handled the stage on his own. For Acts V and IX, Kendrick and SZA performed their beloved collaborations.

Continue below to view Kendrick Lamar’s setlist for the Grand National Tour (according to Setlist.fm) as well as its remaining stops.

Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour Setlist

Act I: Kendrick Lamar

1. “Wacced Out Murals”
2. “Squabble Up”
3. “King Kunta”
4. “ELEMENT.”
5. “TV Off”

Act III: Kendrick Lamar

1. “Euphoria”
2. “Hey Now”
3. “Reincarnated”
4. “HUMBLE.”
5. “Backseat Freestyle”
6. “Family Ties”
7. “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
8. “m.A.A.d city”
9. “Alright”
10. “Man At The Garden”

Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA

1. “Doves In The Wind”
2. “All The Stars”
3. “LOVE.”

Act VI: Kendrick Lamar

1. “Dodger Blue”
2. “Peekaboo”
3. “Like That”
4. “DNA.”
5. “Good Credit”
6. “Count Me Out”
7. “Money Trees”
8. “Poetic Justice”

Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar

1. “Unreleased Song”
2. “TV Off”
3. “Not Like Us”

Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA

1. “Luther”
2. “Gloria”

Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s 2025 Tour Dates: Grand National Tour

04/23 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
04/26 — Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium
04/29 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium
05/03 — Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium
05/05 — Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field
05/08 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
05/09 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
05/12 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium
05/17 — Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field
05/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
05/23 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
05/27 — Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium
05/29 — San Francisco, CA @ Oracle Park
05/31 — Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
06/04 — St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center
06/06 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
06/10 — Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
06/12 — Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
06/16 — Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
06/18 — Washington, DC @ Northwest Stadium

Apple TV+ is second to none for sci-fi streaming original series and has been bolstering its comedy supply, but they’re steadily cranking away in the crime drama department to thrilling ends. From Presumed Innocent (which adapted Scott Turow’s same-named book and will continue in anthologized form), Defending Jacob (starring Chris Evans in a very different-for-him role), and The Crowded Room (in which Tom Holland might destroy you) to Black Bird (a limited series for which Paul Walter Houser won an Emmy), the tech giant’s streaming service tackles difficult legal terrain with an unflinching TV eye, and Dennis Lehane’s Smoke promises to be no exception.

This limited series (that’s the current categorization anyway) will be coming this summer, so let’s clear away the smoke and mirrors on what to expect.

Plot

Taron Egerton (who also earned an Emmy nod with Black Bird) hasn’t shied away from thrillers lately, and after his raging success with Netflix’s Carry-On, he’s with law enforcement on Smoke, which was created by crime-fiction author and The Wire writer Dennis Lehane, who also penned Smoke and is the famed novelist of Gone Baby Gone, Shutter Island, and Mystic River, all of which translated into acclaimed and crowd-pleasing big-screen adaptations.

Smoke is not entirely based upon true events but is inspired by them, and Apple TV+ describes the show as “follow[ing] a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.” Is there any other TV detective variety beyond “troubled” these days? That the term is so arguably overused speaks to its continued success and endless permutations that keep audiences coming back.

Precise plot details remain secret at present, but Lehane is well known for his hard-boiled protagonists, so we can probably presume that this will be the case here. Smollett, in particular, has already lent that cynical air to several roles, including Birds Of Prey (yes, really), The Order, and Lovecraft Country. And although Lehane is widely known for setting crime drama stories in Boston, Apple TV+ hasn’t dropped any clues that this will be the case for Smoke. Maybe some BTS footage will reveal the setting soon, but for now, hang tight.

Cast

Alongside Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett, Smoke co-stars John Leguizamo, Anna Chlumsky, Greg Kinnear, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Rafe Spall, and Hannah Emily Anderson.

Release Date

Currently intended as a limited series, Smoke will debut two episodes on Friday, June 27 with weekly additions until August 8.

Trailer

No trailer has surfaced yet for Smoke, but have you watched Black Bird on Apple TV+ yet?