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Jon M. Chu Wants His Upcoming Britney Spears Biopic To “Do Her Justice”

Jon M. Chu Wants His Upcoming Britney Spears Biopic To “Do Her Justice”

During a red carpet interview with Billboard before the Golden Globes on Sunday (January 5), Wicked director Jon M. Chu discussed his creative intentions for his forthcoming Britney Spears biopic. Chu has been tapped to direct the film about Spears’ life, which is based on the pop superstar’s bestselling memoir, The Woman In Me. “I…MORE

Nicki Minaj Sued By Former Assistant For Assault And Battery

Nicki Minaj Sued By Former Assistant For Assault And Battery

Nicki Minaj has been sued for assault, battery and “intentional infliction of emotional distress” by the day-to-day manager on the Pink Friday 2 Tour. In a complaint filed on Friday (January 3) in Los Angeles Superior Court, Brandon Garrett alleges that the Grammy-nominated rapper struck him in the face during a confrontation. Garrett claims that…MORE

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Shamir Announces Final Album, ‘Ten,’ Shares Lead Single, “Neverwannago”

Shamir Announces Final Album, ‘Ten,’ Shares Lead Single, “Neverwannago”

Philadelphia singer-songwriter Shamir has announced the upcoming release of his final solo album, Ten, which is due out this spring via Kill Rock Stars. Shamir also shared the collection’s lead single, “Neverwannago,” which was written by the Portland, Oregon, musician Andrew Harmon, and is accompanied by a Matthew Ober–directed music video co-starring musician August Nandé.…

Filming Begins On Charli XCX’s Upcoming “Mockumentary,” ‘The Moment’

Filming Begins On Charli XCX’s Upcoming “Mockumentary,” ‘The Moment’

Filming has commenced in London for Charli XCX’s new A24 film, The Moment, with four new actors joining the project including Rish Shah, Isaac Cole Powell, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou. They join previously-announced cast members Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, and Trew Mullen. The movie is based on Charli’s original idea and features the Brat…

Erykah Badu Is Working On Her First New Album In 15 Years

Erykah Badu Is Working On Her First New Album In 15 Years

In Billboard’s current Women In Music feature, it’s revealed that Erykah Badu is currently working on a new album, which would be her first since 2010’s New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Not much else is known about the unnamed project other than the fact that it is being produced by the Alchemist,…