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The TRL studio transformed into an audition for the Academy Awards and the GRAMMYs as actor Jason Mitchell and rapper Nick Grant gave the performances of their lives. The perfection first ensued when TRL host Sway Calloway asked Superfly star Jason Mitchell to play "Doin Also Much... Theater." Jason had to act out the most ~extra~ scenarios, like needing a Android charger and a..
Read MoreSocial media superwoman Madison Beer dropped her music video for single residence With You" this morning, and take note: it's rapidly become my anthem for first dates. Fans have been obsessing over residence With You" since its February release on Madison's EP, As She Pleases. She's pushing the ever-important theme of female empowerment and the correct for females to prepare their..
Read MoreForgive me for my ignorance, although I've just become aware of British singer-songwriter Nao, right as she starts a new era today with her single "Another Lifetime." a fast herstory lesson: Nao released her debut album, For All We Know, in 2016 and was nominated for Best British Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards last year. Her self-described "wonky funk" sound is synthy meets s..
Read MoreDon't ever let Olivia Holt tell you she lives under a rock -- she proved that wrong alongside her Cloak and Dagger co-star Aubrey Joseph in the TRL studio. TRL host Sway Calloway challenged the stars to figure out famed duos since, you know, Olivia and Aubrey are quite the iconic pair themselves. With their faces blurred out, I couldn't name a number of the duos, and Olivia and..
Read MoreBTS slayed me with another brilliant efficiency of "Fake Love" last night on The Late Late Show with James Corden and it got me thinking: can I join their huddle? In case you're not completely caught up with the gentlemen choreo, at the end of "Fake Love," BTS huddles up in a giant categorize hug while the crowd literally goes wild. At this point, they're all fully winded from givi..
Read MoreAugust Greene dropped by the TRL studio to chat with Sway Calloway and gave a fire efficiency I was fully not ready for. The band--a collective between Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins--couldn't have been more fun when they were here! Sway challenged August Greene to name bands that fit a certain theme, like musical group names that include a color or a month. The catch?..
Read MoreThe last few days should have taught us all that we right now reside In the U.S. Of Ariana, and I'm completely OK with that. Ariana Grande is my fearless leader and she's having the time of her life. Here's a recap of what all Arianators need to keep up with. First, Troye Sivan announced on Sunday that his track "Dance to This" featuring Ari comes out this Wednesday! There's BARE..
Read MoreRapper and VH1 fam member Safaree dropped by the TRL studio to catch up with Sway Calloway about all of the drama in his life. Plus, he spoiled us with an efficiency that had Sway rapping along! It takes a lot of guts and courage to performer name things with the quantity of class the Love and Hip-Hop star has, especially while being in the public eye. With Safaree's fandom grow..
Read MoreAdam Rippon blessed us with his presence at the TRL studio alongside his Dancing with the Stars partner Jenna Johnson and yes it was truly everything I wanted it to be. He came, he saw, he vogued. TRL host Sway Calloway put the Dancing champs to the test on their dance trend knowledge. No boxsteps or tangos here -- it was all about the juju, the dougie, and certainly, voguing...
Read MoreLovatics -- Demi Lovato fans for the uncultured -- just taught me a lesson in making the best out of a bad situation soon after Demi had to cancel her London stop on the Tell Me You Love Me World Tour. While Demi rested to heal her swollen vocal cords, fans suggested an impromptu meetup at the venue to singalong to her songs and wish her a fast recovery. At the meetup, all organiz..
Read MoreIt's Friday, so what better visitor than music legend Afrojack joining Sway Calloway in the TRL studio? Before embarking on his mission to find the world's best pop vocalists and rappers for one mega sort, the superstar gave us a first look at what's in store. Over the next month, Afrojack will travel the world for round one of his Global Vocal Battle Auditions. The search will b..
Read MoreChloe x Halle and Wyclef Jean stopped by the TRL studio and kept it ~100~ about the power of collaborations and partnerships with other artists. So, uh, does either of those aspire to be my mentor?? Coming from a position that virtually nobody else in the world could relate to, Chloe x Halle shared what it's like to work directly with and get guidance from Beyoncé, because the du..
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