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On a recent episode of his podcast, Shaquille O’Neal said that he’s not interested in commenting on the Ime Udoka or Adam Levine scandals because he was a “serial cheater” himself. The topic of Udoka and Levine’s alleged infidelity was brought up by Shaq’s co-host Nischelle Turner on The Big Podcast with Shaq, but the NBA legend […]

Maroon 5 has delivered its latest studio album, Jordi via 222 and Interscope. The album is a tribute to the group’s late manager, Jordan Feldstein, who passed away in 2017 from a heart attack. The new project includes posthumous features from Juice WRLD and Nipsey Hussle, and additional appearances from Megan Thee Stallion, Stevie Nicks, […]

Maroon 5 revealed the track list for their seventh studio album, Jordi, and it features guest appearances from late rappers Juice WRLD and Nipsey Hussle.  Due out June 11, Jordi features Juice on the 10th track (“Can’t Leave You Alone”), while Nipsey and YG show up on the remix to Maroon 5’s 2019 hit single, “Memories.” The album also includes the […]

Though expectations are high for SZA‘s sophomore album, the TDE songstress insist she doesn’t feel any pressure. Why? Because she trusts her instincts.  SZA revealed this during a recent sit-down with Kerwin Frost, explaining her ability to walk away from a record feeling completely confident and satisfied.  “[…] You just gotta make sure it feel good,” she said on episode […]

During Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi’s Super Bowl halftime performance, a drumline accompanied the artists on stage to provide an acoustic intro to Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You.” Many probably remember when Beyonce similarly incorporated a drumline into her iconic 2016 Super Bowl performance. However, the key difference between the two performances is that this year, most […]

The Super Bowl halftime show has historically been a coveted performance slot for musicians across genres. This year, however, controversy has tainted the show’s appeal. Many performers turned down the opportunity to perform, including Cardi B, Rihanna, and Pink. In 2016, former 49er’s quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem to protest police brutality […]

The Super Bowl is set to kick off with a lot of controversy surrounding the halftime show. Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and Big Boi will play the halftime show despite calls for them to step down or take a knee during their performance. After a few artists passed on the show in solidarity with Colin […]

Cardi B has revealed that she struggled with her decision to turn down performing at the Super Bowl to back Colin Kaepernick. On Friday, the rapper told the Associated Press that she had “mixed feelings” about turning down the opportunity, partially because Offset loves football. However, she felt it was necessary to “stand behind” Kaepernick […]

The NFL is breaking from tradition this year. On Tuesday, the league announced Super Bowl LIII halftime show performer Maroon 5 will not participate in the customary pre-game press conference. Previous halftime headliners like Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga have gone in front of the press prior to taking the stage; but this year, […]

Spongebob Squarepants fans are getting pumped. A couple of Sundays ago, Maroon 5 shared a promotional video for their Super Bowl LIII halftime show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium next month. The 59-second teaser is soundtracked by a drumline and shows the rock band as they prepare for the once-coveted gig. There’s behind-the-scenes clips, concert footage, and a few shots […]