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several weeks prior, Mike Diva, the director of Lil Nas X's new Orwellian fantasy video "Panini," slept no more than 10 hours total. On Thursday (September 5), it was easy to be able to see why — months of Diva's hard was on full display when the effects- and choreo-heavy visual finally came out. "I slept in my office for about two weeks," he told MTV News over the phone, laughing ..
Read MoreWhile Post Malone is busy bandaging a bleeding Hollywood, he's preparing for his second annual festival, Posty Fest, that's set to kick off on November 2 in Arlington, Texas. Ahead of its takeoff, he's revealed a star-studded lineup that includes Pharrell, Meek Mill, and more. There's also a wild array of activities set to take place like jousting. There's truly nothing like Posty Fe..
Read MoreNew York Style Week kicked off on September 4 and wraps up on September 11. Today (September 6), Rico Nasty has shared an ode to style brands and good clothes, called style Week."Â It's an exhilarating and glossy number that pays homage to some of the hugest clothing brands in the world that you very well may have heard of. https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=Ubn-JvsnIxURico Nasty's gumm..
Read MoreCardi B brings the hammer to Fat Joe's new single, "Yes" which also features Anuel AA. This bilingual party starter is a ball of energy that keeps it up and continues to unfurl over the course of three minutes and finds Cardi B, in particular, bringing an avalanche of icy energy to the proceedings. Her threats and boasts have never sounded so crisp and electric. https://www.Youtube.C..
Read MoreThe search for the ever-elusive "bop" is tough. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and can contain anything — it's a snapshot of what's..
Read MoreNicki Minaj has revealed today that she's retiring from rap, efficient immediately. She took to Twitter with the news, letting each person know that she's willing to begin a family member. Music is going to miss the legendary rapper and her astonishing contributions to hip-hop culture. Yet now's a higher class of time than ever; she's coming off of her fourth album to go at least plat..
Read MoreIt's official: Kanye West's ninth studio album, Jesus Is King, is coming out on September 27. His website has confirmed that as an alternative of Yandhi being the next body of work that could be released, Jesus Is King is Kanye's latest chapter. https://www.Instagram.Com/p/B1xXFqWgr-v/Kim Kardashian surprised the world last week as soon as she posted a picture of a tracklist forÂ..
Read MoreLil Nas X isn't the mustache-twirling bad guy with a soft feline friend on the arm of his chair, staring at a giant globe on the screen, surrounded by minions in lab coats, cackling at the prospect of taking over the full world. That isn't his shtick. As a substitute, he's an ad hologram (a la Blade Runner 2049), a dance teacher for humanoid robots, as well as a reckless in the air ..
Read MoreSo what if it's September? So what if the initial official day of fall is only about three weeks away? It's still summer up until further notice, specifically Megan Thee Stallion's kind of summer. And for this special time of year, Megan, Nicki Minaj, and Ty Dolla $ign, released the epic anthem, "Hot Girl Summer" because the official tune of the times. On Tuesday (September 3), the..
Read Morethe initial new aspect of the NFL and Roc Country partnership is a program called Inspire Change. It was reported earlier this month, although today (August 30), it has been intricate. First, the program has advocates for the 2019 season and so they are Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor, and Rapsody. And the initial thing that comes from these advocates is a complimentary concert in Chicago o..
Read MoreThe search for the ever-elusive "bop" is hard. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and can contain anything — it's a snapshot of what's ..
Read MoreRick Ross has released a new, soothing video for "Fascinated" that, depending on who you ask, could either excite you or leave you wondering if there's a double meaning to it. In it, Ross gets fitted for a suit if he blows smoke. That's the punchline. And that's all that happens because, in a life of luxury, some days the smallest specifics are the selling point. https://www.Youtube..
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