09 Nov No Hipsters Pod, Episode 72: “Look Around, Everybody on Mute”
Teresa Kona joins us to discuss Erica Mena’s racist behavior, Drake’s slimy ways, Tory Lanez’s lifting wig, and more.
Note: This episode was recorded on September 30, 2023.
Teresa Kona joins us to discuss Erica Mena’s racist behavior, Drake’s slimy ways, Tory Lanez’s lifting wig, and more.
Note: This episode was recorded on September 30, 2023.
Yesterdsy, the negotiation committee of SAG-AFTRA unanimously approved a tentative deal that will bring the union’s 118-day strike — the longest actors strike in history — to an end. The strike officially ended today at 12:01am PT.
The deal will result in a minimum pay increase of 7% for most members. In a statement posted on Twitter, the union explained that the agreement includes “unprecedented provisions for consent and compensation that will protect members from the threat of AI.”
Food details of the tentative deal will become public once it has been reviewed and approved by the SAG-AFTRA National Board.
Judge Ural Glanville has ruled that song lyrics can be used as evidence in the RICO case against Young Thug and his co-defendants. The judge said, “I’m conditionally admitting those pending lyrics, depending upon – or subject to a foundation that is properly laid by the state or the proponent that seeks to admit that evidence.”
Prosecutors included 17 sets of lyrics in the indictment. The judge says they can submit additional lyrics until the trial start date.
When asked about Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” — a song he co-wrote and co-produced — being back in the news as a result of Britney Spears’ memoir, Timbaland made the unfortunate decision to say that she is “going crazy” and joked about wanting to tell Justin to muzzle her.
After hours of being dragged all over the internet for his remarks, Timbo gave an objectively tepid apology during a TikTok livestream, where he also revealed that he had been instructed to apologize by Missy Elliott.
It’s not clear what the hitmaker’s relationship with Britney is today, but was curved by the pop legend when he attempted to work with her circa 2007. Here’s the kicker: He wanted her to make a duet with Justin.
Crack.
In her first release since going independent, Megan Thee Stallion appears to be getting quite a bit off her chest. There are indications of her bring depressed and turning to alcohol. The rapper also appears to reference the July 2020 shooting that landed Tory Lanez in prison. The most shocking lyric, however, is an apparent revelation that she caught Pardison Fontaine cheating.
And if there was any doubt that the song was autobiographical or that she was rapping about anyone but Pardi, he kinda confirmed it with a nasty couple of posts to his Instagram stories featuring Future and Tristan Thompson, two renowned serial cheaters.
Musically, “Cobra” is strong from top to bottom, and the music video is arguable Megan’s best. Click play.
FTX founder and former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty on all counts in the case stemming from the mismanagement of customer funds on his crypto exchange — prosecutors say he embezzled about $8 billion. The 31-year-old had been charged with two counts of fraud and five counts of conspiracy, and could be spending the rest of his life in prison. His sentencing has been set for March 28, 2024.
Today in 1993, Tevin Campbell released his sophomore album, I’m Ready. Released just weeks before his 17th birthday, the album boasts a songwriter roster that includes Prince, Burt Bacharach, and of course, Babyface.
The album’s title track, written by Babyface, was released as its third single. It would go on to because Tevin’s third top 10 hit, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would also earn a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
“Can We Talk” gets all the shine, but real ones know that “I’m Ready” is the best song Tevin Campbell ever recorded. Below is a 1994 performance of the song on Showtime at the Apollo.
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, who accused the actor of assaulting her back in March, has just been arrested for assaulting the actor, who accused her of scratching his hand, slapping him, and ripping buttons off his coat in the same incident that led to his arrest. The actor filed complaint filed in June.
Jabbari has been booked for misdemeanor assault and criminal mischief. According to TMZ, her arrest comes a day after the Manhattan DA’s office filed documents that it told the NYPD — a whole month ago — that it had intention of prosecuting her.
The arrest comes just hours after a New York judge denied Majors’ motion to dismiss the case against him — he has been charged with misdemeanor assault and harassment. The trial date has been set for November 29.
Megan Thee Stallion’s record deal with 1501 Certified Entertainment is officially terminated after both parties reached a settlement. The details of the settlement are being kept private, but in a statement to Billboard, a rep for the label said, “Both Megan and 1501 are pleased to put this matter behind them and move forward with the next chapter of their respective businesses.”
The same statement quotes the label’s founder and president, Carl Crawford, as wishing Megan “the very best in her life and career.”
The settlement comes just a week after Meg revealed that she’ll be funding her next album.