Rihanna, Roc Nation, the NFL and Apple Music took to social media with the news.
Apple Music is the new sponsor of the halftime show, replacing Pepsi after a decade.
.
NBC News reports that Rihanna turned down an offer to headline the 2019 halftime show because she was standing in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick.
NBC News reports that Rihanna turned down an offer to headline the 2019 halftime show because she was standing in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick.
I couldn’t dare do that.
For what?
Who gains from that?
Not my people.
I just couldn’t be a sellout.
I couldn’t be an enabler.
, Rihanna, to 'Vogue'.
There’s things within that organization that I do not agree with at all, and I was not about to go and be of service to them in any way, Rihanna, to 'Vogue'.
The NFL has made notable strides in recent years to address injustices within the organization.
Taylor Swift’s Music , Is Back on TikTok.
In January, Swift's music was pulled from TikTok by Universal Music Group due to a dispute over royalties, CNN reports. .
Other artists, such as Ariana Grande,
Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected.
Other artists, such as Ariana Grande,
Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected.
Other artists, such as Ariana Grande,
Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected.
At the time, Universal Music Group said that TikTok only wanted to pay its artists "a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay.".
Ultimately TikTok is trying to build
a music-based business, without
paying fair value for the music, Universal Music Group, via statement.
The music distributor was also concerned
with the fact that TikTok allows
AI-generated recordings on its platform...
... and is creating tools to "enable, promote and encourage" music creation with artificial intelligence.
Universal Music Group believes that this will "massively dilute the royalty pool for human artists.".
But as of April 11, Swift's music
is back on TikTok, CNN reports. .
The development comes ahead
of the release of her newest album,
'The Tortured Poets Department,' on April 19.
However, Universal Music Group's other artists are still not present on TikTok.
It's not clear what terms were met between TikTok, Universal Music Group and Swift
to return her music to the platform
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Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The legendary rapper and producer
received the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 2,775th star on March 19, 'Billboard' reports.
Also in attendance were Snoop Dogg,
50 Cent, Eminem, Jimmy Iovine and more.
Upon receiving his star, Dr. Dre said,
"Growing up in Compton, I never imagined
that I would one day be represented here
among some of my childhood heroes.".
I’ve been fortunate enough to make
a living doing exactly what I love to do.
How about that? Isn’t that the dream?, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Over the course of my career, I’ve
had the privilege of finding and
nurturing new talent as well as
pushing the boundaries in hip-hop
both in content and substance, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Dre went on to say that he's
"most proud of elevating the sound and
clarity of how we experience hip-hop." .
Dre went on to say that he's
"most proud of elevating the sound and
clarity of how we experience hip-hop." .
Getting that thing right is one
of my greatest achievements. , Dr. Dre, via statement.
I love that this honor is unique
to Los Angeles and brings fans from
all over the world to connect with their
favorite artists. I’ll be here forever, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Dr. Dre first gained national attention
in the rap group N.W.A.
After leaving N.W.A, he went to work
with Death Row Records, cranking out
hits with Snoop Dogg, 2Pac and more.
His own company,
Aftermath Entertainment,
was launched in 1996.
Last year, Dr. Dre was named the
greatest rap producer of all time by 'Billboard.'
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Warner Bros. has finally dropped the first trailer for the highly anticipated 'Joker' sequel, 'Joker: Folie Ă Deux.' The studio unveiled the clip while at CinemaCon where theater owners were given a glimpse of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga together in terrifying action.
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Happy Birthday,
Lady Gaga!.
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
turns 38 years old today.
Here are five fun facts
about the singer.
1. Gaga is the only woman who had
five No. 1 albums in the 2010s.
2. Her stage name
was inspired by
the Queen song,
“Radio Gaga.”.
3. She wrote her hit
single, “Born This Way,”
in 10 minutes.
4. Gaga signed a record deal with Interscope Records on her 20th birthday.
5. Her favorite cartoon character
is Bugs Bunny.
Happy Birthday,
Lady Gaga!
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Shakira says that she and her sons found the 'Barbie' movie "emasculating." The Colombian pop star opened up about finding empowerment after being brought down by heartbreak in a new Allure profile and cover story. When asked her thoughts on Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film, Shakira told Allure, "My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent."
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This Day in History: , Kendrick Lamar Becomes the
First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize.
April 16, 2018.
Lamar was awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for Music for his
extraordinary 2017 album, 'DAMN.'.
It was the first time the
prestigious award had been granted
to a genre outside of classical music or jazz.
According to the Pulitzer Prize administrator,
the decision to recognize
Lamar's work was unanimous.
['DAMN' is] a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life, Pulitzer Prize
Awarding Committee.
Lamar grew up during the 1990s
in Compton, CA, surrounded by the
influence of artists like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre.
His previous album efforts
became known for their social commentary.
A fellow nominee called Lamar
“one of the greatest living American composers, for sure.”
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