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Sam Smith and Kim Petras have performed an Unholy miracle with the UK's Official Number 1 Trending Song. 

Sam Smith and Kim Petras have performed an Unholy miracle with the UK's Official Number 1 Trending Song. 

Ethan Shanfeld Lil Nas X is a master of attracting attention, from his eye-popping red carpet looks to his devilish music video for “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” which sparked outrage from conservative media. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that a religious group showed up outside his Boston, Mass., concert Sunday night to protest the provocative artist. Lil Nas, an expert at disarming those who criticize or spew hatred toward him, decided to capitalize on the moment with a kind gesture. Reposting a video of the protesters on Twitter, the artist wrote: “Just told my team to send them pizza, this is really good promo!” Several hours later, the rapper posted another video of his team delivering free pizza to the group, who declined the offer. Midway through the edited clip, the camera slows down and fixates on one of the protesters wearing a shirt that says “Christ’s Forgiveness Ministries Revival,” while romantic music plays in the background.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Lil Nas X is adding a new line to his résumé: president of “League of Legends.” Riot Games announced that the Grammy-winning, genre-busting rapper/singer/songwriter has come on board with the honorary title of president of the “League of Legends” multiplayer battle game. In this role, starting with the 2022 League of Legends World Championship esports tournament, Lil Nas X will be responsible for “creating explosive musical moments,” including a live performance for the game’s 180 million monthly players and fans, as well as a new League champion skin. “I felt like it was time for me to try something new,” Lil Nas X said in a statement. “I’ve left my mark on pop culture in so many ways, and now it’s time to take on the world of gaming. I will be the greatest President of League of Legends, of all time. Also I’m going to make the best Worlds anthem of all time and put on the biggest, coolest, sexiest Worlds in the history of all Worlds!” He aded, “’Star Walkin’ is the only song anyone is allowed to listen to from now on. Swag fr!”

Rapper Lil Nas X made his runway modeling debut in an edgy black leather vest with silver metallic patches and a pair of coordinating shorts during Coach's Spring/Summer 23 Fashion Show in New York City on Sunday.While strutting his stuff down the catwalk rocking long braids, pink jelly sandals and a chrome manicure, the 23-year-old Grammy winner shot his best smoldering supermodel stare and a serious face down the catwalk.The Old Town Road hitmaker, who led the show's finale, looked like a seasoned pro as he swayed his hips and arms with a glittery gold clutch purse in his right hand.

Lil Nas X imitated the legendary late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat as he posed next to Hailey Bieber in promotional snaps for the upcoming Vogue World event.The singer, 23, wore a trendy red plaid suit with bell bottoms and a matching collared shirt underneath, while the model, 25, looked incredible in a stylish silver top and oversized blue denim pants.'NASQUIAT,' he captioned the images shared to his Instagram, blending his and Basquiat's names, and adding, 'VogueWorld coming soon!'  Basquiat fan: Lil Nas X imitated the legendary late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in promotional snaps for the upcoming Vogue World eventThe event is a celebration of Vogue’s 130th anniversary, and will live stream from New York Fashion Week on September 12. The fashionable duo were seen posing together inside of a phone booth, next to the Statue of Liberty.  The Industry Baby hitmaker sported Basquiat's famous hairdo and even held up a portrait of the artist next to his face in a shirtless selfie, to show off the resemblance. In another snap, the singer was seen showing off his bright ensemble while talking on the phone.  Chic duo: The singer, 23, wore a trendy red plaid suit with bell bottoms and a matching shirt underneath, while posing next to Hailey Bieber, 25, who looked incredible in a stylish silver top Fashionable affair: The event is a celebration of Vogue’s 130th anniversary, and will live stream from New York Fashion Week on September 12  Basquiat, who had a short but illustrious professional career, is considered to be of the most significant painters of the 20th century as well as a cultural icon.

Sesali Bowen was working on her memoir Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist. As she reflected on her experiences growing up in what she calls “the bad b-tch era,” she realized that while queer and female rappers were having a moment in Hip-Hop, there were no podcasts to capture it.

Beyoncé has today (August 4) released a surprise four-song EP of remixes for her ‘Renaissance’ cut ‘Break My Soul’. Listen below.Comprised of four revamped cuts of the titular lead single, the EP enlists Honey Dijon, will.i.am, Terry Hunter and Nita Aviance, who each offer different versions of the song.For his part, The Black Eyed Peas frontman distills the track’s core bounce beat, while Hunter adds church organs for a more ethereal take on the album’s distinct ballroom sound.Meanwhile, both Aviance and Dijon extend the original song’s runtime beyond the six minute mark, offering trance cadences and tribal drum beats, respectively.

Lil Nas X has opened up about his strained relationship with Black Entertainment Television (BET), after taking numerous shots at the network this month.In early June, the rapper took to Twitter to address his exclusion from this year’s list of BET Awards nominees, writing in a since-deleted tweet that he’d received “an outstanding zero nominations again”. In another tweet, Lil Nas said he was using the opportunity to address “the bigger problem of homophobia in the Black community”.Last week, he followed up his criticisms by sharing new single ‘Late To Da Party’, a collaboration with YoungBoy Never Broke Again in which he repeatedly chants “Fuck BET”.

Jack Harlow is supporting his friend, Lil Nas X -- following his snub from this year's ceremony — on the 2022 BET Awards! On Sunday, the “First Class” rapper hit the carpet rocking a Lil Nas X T-shirt that he paired with Givenchy shoes and pants. Lil Nas X took to Twitter to react to his friend's fashion statement. «wow i really love this man,» the rapper responded to a tweet featuring a photo of Harlow from the carpet. Harlow and Lil Nas X collaborated together on the hit single, «Industry Baby.» Harlow was nominated for one BET Award this year, and Lil Nas X was nominated for none.

Lil Nas X is sharing exactly how he feels about the BET Awards.

The 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards took place in New York City tonight celebrating LGBTQ+ excellence in Hollywood. Honorees include FX’s Pose and Lil Nas X. The event is a continuation of the Los Angeles celebration that took place on April 2.

Two-time Grammy winner Lil Nas X showed off his ripped body in a shirtless mirror selfie after a sweaty gym session on Sunday afternoon.In the image, posted to his Instagram, the23-year-oldPanini rapper (born Montero Lamar Hill) could be seencould be lifting his black tank top to flaunt his washboard abs.'F me,' he captioned aBoomerang video of himself wearing a pair of white Apple AirPods and patterned headscarf. Washboard abs: Lil Nas X showed off his ripped body in a shirtless mirror selfie after a sweaty gym session on Sunday afternoonThe Georgia native could also be seen wearing a pair of white shorts with red and blue stripes down the sides.

Epik High‘s Tablo has revealed that Big Bang’s Taeyang is his “favourite” person to work with, while hinting at more to come with the K-pop idol.The Korean-American rapper had hosted an “ask me anything” (AMA) session on Twitter yesterday (April 21), where he responded to various questions from fans. “I know you collaborated [with] a lot of artists, but do you have a [favourite]?” asked one fan, to which Tablo responded with Big Bang’s Taeyang, whom he has worked with on several times before.taeyang— tablo (@blobyblo) April 20, 2022The duo first teamed up on Tablo’s 2011 album ‘Fever’s End Pt.

Not mincing his words. The Kid Laroi has something to say about his former manager, Scooter Braun, and he isn’t holding back.

Thania Garcia The Kid Laroi is causing quite the stir with a new TikTok post which seems to point a finger at his former manager Scooter Braun by calling him a “mistake.”The 18-year-old pop star earlier today uploaded a 10-second TikTok with a snippet of his upcoming single “Thousand Miles” (out April 22) which features the lyric: “Here goes another mistake I know I’m gon’ make.” In Laroi’s TikTok, the video caption reads: “show me ur last mistake. use this sound,” before cutting to an image montage of Scooter Braun.

The music industry hands out its top honors on Sunday with acts from teen sensation Olivia Rodrigo to awards darling Billie Eilish and rapper Lil Nas X competing at a star-studded Grammys ceremony in Las Vegas.Grammy watchers say it is tough to predict who will take the biggest prizes other than best new artist, which is widely expected to go to 19-year-old Rodrigo. Her song “drivers license” went viral in early 2021.Rodrigo also is nominated for album, song and record of the year.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorGrammy-nominated rapper and Variety Hitmakers cover star Jack Harlow has announced that his second major-label album, “Come Home the Kids Miss You,” will be released May 6 via Generation Now/Atlantic Records. The album will feature the single “Nail Tech,” which was released last month.Harlow talked with Variety about the album last November.

until Omicron spoiled the party — has finally announced its first round of performers for the rescheduled event airing at 8 p.m. April 3 on CBS.Billie Eilish, BTS and Olivia Rodrigo are among the music superstars that will take the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Recording Academy has announced the first slate of artists to perform at this year’s show: Taking the stage on Music’s proverbial Biggest Night will be current nominees Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.Taking place live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Trevor Noah, the 64th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAmazon Music has announced that Phylicia Fant has joined the company as head of music industry partnerships, a newly created role. According to the announcement, she will identify and oversee strategic music partnerships and identify cross-entertainment campaigns for Amazon Music, She will be based in the company’s Culver City, Calif.