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Ellie Goulding has already been considered something of a chameleon in pop world, but her latest turn as the star of Silk City‘s latest single and video is on another level. The British star rather hilariously plays the annoyed door man checking IDs for the club, before switching up her look completely to grace the stage with a huge bouffant and the kind of sparkling gown that only a diva can pull off. Teaming up with the super producer duo Diplo and Mark Ronson, aka Silk City, Goulding’s pristine vocals and the ’70s era sleekness of this dancefloor disco number bring to mind Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia shtick, done perfectly — then made hilarious.

This is Silk City’s first new music together since 2018, and the duo appear as little Easter eggs throughout the video — on the IDs that Ellie checks at the door, on the back of a milk carton as missing kids — but other funny characters like an older couple suddenly swimming in money help round out the video’s tongue-in-cheek feel. Of working with the duo, Goulding told Pitchfork it “seemed only right.”

“I’ve known Mark and Wes for years and it seemed only right to make a tune together, at a time where we all need to dance and be free, even if just in our kitchens. The song is about losing yourself on your own, not needing to be seen, knowing that the one that got away could be just as happy as this too. The main concept is dancing on your own not needing to be seen.”

Check out the video above.

One of the few singles Tiesto released to fans last year was his lively track, “The Business.” The song’s original composition was upheld by a distorted voice that prompted fans to “get down to business.” Months later, the producer has re-released the song but this time with help from Ty Dolla Sign, who lends his sultry vocals to “The Business, Pt. II.” After recruiting the “Spicy” singer to the track, Tiesto spoke about his addition in a statement.

“The worldwide response to ‘The Business’ has been incredible,” Tiesto said. “There is nothing better than combining diverse sounds and genres to create something truly special and Ty’s smooth R&B vocals really takes this track to the next level. I have always been a huge fan of Ty’s work… he’s an exceptional talent and I am thrilled we got to collab on this.” He added, “I am very excited to share this new version with both of our fans around the world!”

Ty also showed his excitement around the track saying, “We got one! Thankful for being a part of this legendary moment. Always been a fan of Tiesto.” The song’s release comes after the West Coast crooner concluded his 2020 with his Featuring Ty Dolla Sign album and a group of music videos.

Listen to “The Business, Pt. II” in the video above.

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In recent years, the health and safety of Britney Spears have become a concern for fans. This isn’t just because of her highly publicized breakdown in the early 2000s, but what happened after, when her father, Jamie Spears, was installed as her conservator. Worried about this kind of power imbalance, and arguing that she now appears to be stable, fans mobilized the #FreeBritney movement to draw attention to the situation. Although, what Britney’s thoughts are on the whole thing have been unclear, sometimes it seems she’s willingly involved in the arrangement, other times, like her recent appeal to have her father removed, make it seem less than ideal.

For those who are confused by the specifics of the case, or need a refresher on the whole situation, a new documentary from The New York Times and FX will offer just that. Framing Britney Spears is the sixth episode of the first season of The New York Times Presents, which are described as “a series of standalone documentaries representing the unparalleled journalism and insight of The Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time. Each documentary features investigative reporting on some of the most pressing issues of our society in a visual and unforgettable way.”

Today’s preview of the new episode also included this synopsis: “Her rise was a global phenomenon. Her downfall was a cruel national sport. People close to Britney Spears and lawyers tied to her conservatorship now reassess her career as she battles her father in court over who should control her life.”

Check out the preview above and stay tuned for the episode dropping February 5. The episode will also be available on Hulu.

Last year, Rich The Kid graced fans with not one, but two projects thanks to his Boss Man album and Nobody Safe collab with Youngboy Never Broke Again. While some might call for a break after a pair of full-length releases, Rich The Kid is back to work in the new year, releasing his new single, “Nasty.” The raunchy track finds him working with some of hip-hop’s most talented young women: Flo Milli, Mulatto, and Rubi Rose. Altogether, the quartet lives up to the song’s title with explicit raps that focus on their sex appeal and bedroom talents.

“Nasty” comes just a week after Rich The Kid dropped his “Split” single. Both songs will appear on his upcoming EP, Lucky 7, which the rapper will release on January 29 according to a press release. The additions of Flo Milli, Mulatto, and Rubi Rose are great for the track as it gives the ladies another opportunity to flaunt their talents. Flo Milli is fresh off her “Roaring 20s” single which follows her 2020 project, Ho, Why Is You Here? Rubi Rose and Mulatto both hit fans with projects of their own in December with For The Streets and Queen Of Da Souf (Extended Version) respectively.

Listen to “Nasty” in the video above.

Lucky 7 is out 1/29 via Rich Forever Music/EMPIRE.

Dave Chappelle has been performing stand-up in Texas during the pandemic, and now he’s the latest notable celebrity to have contracted coronavirus while attempting to work during the health crisis.

According to TMZ, Chappelle cancelled the remainder of his shows in Austin after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

A rep for the comedian tells us Dave is currently quarantined after the positive test, but he has not yet experienced any symptoms. Dave performed the first of 5 shows in Austin Wednesday night with others scheduled for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

We are told the remaining shows — 2 of which included Joe Rogan — have all been canceled and refunds will be offered.

Photos of Chappelle posing, unmasked, with a variety of people had popped up on social media in recent days. That includes not only Rogan, but also Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his partner, Grimes. Earlier in the month, the singer said on Instagram that she had coronavirus.

The hashtag #covidtested was labeled with the photos, but it’s unclear when anyone in the photo was last tested. Chappelle was no stranger to performing during the pandemic, famously taping his 8:46 special focusing on police brutality with Netflix while an audience wore Chappelle-branded protective masks.

Earlier in 2020, Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live as well. The show finished its season doing remote shows billed as SNL At Home in the spring, but in October resumed its taping in Studio 8H amid strict coronavirus precautions.

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Mulatto ended her 2020 year with the release of her Queen Of Da Souf deluxe album. She gifted fans with five new songs that joined the project’s original 13 tracks. Now in 2021, Mulatto is back in action, but this time, in the form of a guest appearance alongside rising rapper and Atlanta native, BRS Kash. The two acts bring some high-octane strip club energy for “Kash App.” The track finds them both boasting about money with BRS Kash, who rose to fame thanks to his breakout hit, “Throat Baby,” promising to throw some money or send a CashApp to a woman if she keeps him entertained. Mulatto slides onto the strip club-ready track with a verse that describes her impact on the men she interacts with.

The new track can be found on BRS Kash’s new project, Kash Only. Across its 13 songs, fans can expect to hear contributions from DaBaby and City Girls, who both lend verses to a “Throat Baby” remix, and Toosii. Kash Only is also the rapper’s first project under the LVRN imprint, which he signed to last summer. Mulatto, on the other hand, is still promoting her Queen Of Da Souf album as she recently released videos for “Sex Lies” and “Spend It.” The fellow ATLien also promised to change her name as her current moniker is rooted in colorism within the Black community.

You can listen to “Kash App” above.

Kash Only is out now via LVRN/Interscope. Get it here.

According to an eagle eyed screenshotter at Pop Crave, Justin Bieber shared an update on more new music on his Instagram story. “Finishing this album. Stay tuned,” the pop star wrote briefly, along with an image of himself singing into a recording mic.

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It’s both surprising and not surprising that the singer is almost done with a new record. On the one hand, it is surprising because he only just released an album, Changes, last spring, and usually he takes several years in between official projects. The gap was five years between Changes in 2020 and Purpose in 2015.

Then again, it’s not surprising because no one can go on tour right now, so lots of artists have been very prolific and had time to hit the studio — Taylor Swift, we’re looking at you — and we know that Bieber has been doing that because he released a slew of new singles last year. “Holy” with Chance The Rapper dropped last September, “Lonely” with Benny Blanco came in October and “Monster” with Shawn Mendes hit in late November, though it’s unclear if the latter would appear on a new Justin album because it was ostensibly for Shawn’s album Wonder.

Justin dropped latest new song “Anyone” on New Year’s Day. All of the new singles have all been well-received, so let’s hope this new album really does open a new chapter for the pop icon.

In a filing that is very similar to another suit brought back in 2019, TMZ reports that Soulja Boy is being sued by his former personal assistant. The suit, filed under Jane Doe, alleges sexual battery, sexual assault, and false imprisonment. The 2019 suit of a similar nature included an accusation of a concussion and three broken ribs, and Jane Doe alleges similar violence in the new claim.

According to this new report, the assistant began working for Soulja during 2018 and he escalated their relationship by sending unsolicited lewd photos of his penis. Eventually, the two developed a consensual romantic relationship and she moved in with him, but it often escalated to violent altercations, like when he allegedly pushed her out of a vehicle in January of 2019. The former assistant says the first physical assault occurred in February of 2019, and that the rapper “expressed remorse” after the incident by giving her $1,000. Other allegations include being locked in a room with no food and water, being spit on and punched, kicked and body slammed.

The suit alleges that Doe was violently assaulted — sometimes twice a day — and one case in August of 2020 was so horrible that she moved out, but when she returned to get her belongings was raped again. A representative for the rapper reportedly gave the following statement to TMZ: “Soulja would never put his hands on a female. He wouldn’t beat a woman or put his hands on a woman … this is non-sense!!!”

While this seems to be a separate suit from the previous ones filed, it’s impossible to miss the similarities in claims made by the women.

After cruising to a 22-point home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors hosted the New York Knicks in San Francisco on Thursday evening. With the game between the Warriors and Knicks serving as the only NBA contest not on national television during the night’s slate, there may have been less attention on the proceedings but, before halftime, a notable moment occurred involving Draymond Green.

Green, who picked up a technical foul at approximately the four-minute mark of the first quarter, was demonstrative in an on-brand way during live action late in the second quarter. His vocal expression prompted another technical foul to be assessed and, because it was his second, Green was ejected.

While that sequence may not seem too crazy, the reactions of essentially everyone on the Golden State side painted a different picture, namely because Green appeared to be yelling at his teammate, rookie big man James Wiseman, to do his job in semi-transition on defense instead of the officials when he was heaved from the game.

This is a situation that has everything. Green is a notable personality and character, and his facial expressions and chatter are worth the price of admission in the video clip above. You can see him pointing at Wiseman, indicating to the official that he wasn’t yelling at them but instead his rookie teammate. From there, Steph Curry seems thoroughly confused and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is so bothered that the broadcast seems to think he is pondering a challenge to the technical foul.

Ultimately, there was no saving Green from his eventual fate and, at the break, the Warriors trailed the Knicks by six points. Green’s absence leaves Golden State in a less favorable position for the second half but, if nothing else, this is a moment of real hilarity from the outside looking in. Green has earned a few technical fouls in his day, but this one was one-of-a-kind.

Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, and on Wednesday he lost something that will also make him mad: the TV ratings battle. According to Variety, the new president got better TV ratings than Trump did when he was inaugurated in 2017.

Though Biden didn’t win with quite the “landslide” Trump once claimed the margin to be in the electoral college, it’s enough of a boost to beat the ratings Trump had four years ago and helped CNN make its own network history.

Approximately 39.87 million people watched the half-hour swearing-in ceremony over the nation’s six major TV-news outlets, according to Nielsen, compared with 38.35 million viewers for the 2017 event. The 2021 figure represents an approximately 4% increase over its 2017 predecessor.

CNN’s coverage captured an average of 9.9 million for the pivotal half hour, leading the pack. The AT&T-backed cable-news network said the numbers represented the biggest audience it has captured for an inauguration broadcast in its history.

The Variety report also indicated yet another bad day for Fox News, which lagged behind CNN and other networks in audience on inauguration day. That certainly makes sense given Fox viewers tend to lean right, and therefore were not as eager to watch Biden take the oath of office and replace Trump. But it’s another number that speaks to a notable downward trend for the network that long worked to support Trump.

The weirdness of the Trump presidency started almost immediately in 2017, and it certainly began with his own inauguration. He famously had then-press secretary Sean Spicer insist that Trump drew more people to his inauguration than Obama, to the point that photos were necessary to debunk those “alternate facts.” Trump also didn’t beat Obama in the ratings but, from there, it was four very, very long years.

Trump can, perhaps, take solace in the fact that more people likely attended his inauguration than Biden drew. But that has a lot more to do with the still-ongoing coronavirus pandemic he failed to help control and the coup attempt his followers carried out at the US Capitol he helped incite earlier in the month. Trump has always cared about TV ratings, so this will surely sting. But if he’s upset about it, well, we won’t know until he finds a way to release a statement about it. He’s still, of course, banned from Twitter.