Comedian John Mulaney is set to guest host Saturday Night Live for a fifth time on Feb. 26, after the show returns from a three-week break due to NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics.

The only other celebrities who have guest hosted SNL five times include Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, John Goodman, Tom Hanks, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Paul Rudd.  And just like that…” Mulaney tweeted after the show announced his 5th hosting gig. Indie rock band LCD Soundsystem will provide the musical entertainment for the 2/26  episode.

Mulaney recently welcomed his first child, a son named Malcolm, with his girlfriend, actress Olivia Munn.

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Polo G has shared the official music video for his latest track, “Start Up Again,” featuring Moneybagg Yo. Polo wrote on Instagram: “’Start Up Again’ Ft @moneybaggyo out nowww. Imma Shoot & Drop 1 or 2 more videos from HOF 2.0 before I move on to this new sh*t…lmk in the comments which songs you think they should b???”

Polo G and Moneybagg Yo have collaborated on several projects over the last year, including the music video for Moneybagg Yo’s “Free Promo.” Polo G’s deluxe record Hall of Fame 2.0 was released in December of last year and featured Moneybagg Yo, along with Young Thug, Lil Baby, G Herbo, Roddy Ricch, NLE Choppa and more.  Both rappers also appeared on NLE Choppa‘s newly-released record, Me Vs. Me, alongside Young Thug and G Herbo.

Watch Polo G and Moneybagg Yo’s “Start Up Again” music video here.

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The Broccoli City Festival returns in the spring after a two-year hiatus.  The 2022 festival will be co-headlined by Summer Walker and Ari Lennox. Broccoli Fest will take place over two days (Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8) in Washington, D.C., from noon-10 p.m., rain or shine.

Saturday’s lineup will include Lennox, Muni Long, Joyce Wrice, Wale, 21 Savage, Lil Durk, Jeezy, Rico Nasty, and Larry June.  Sunday’s lineup will consist of Walker, Masego, Wizkid, Gunna, Don Toliver, Tems, Alex Vaughn, Babyface Ray, Joony and more.

Brandon McEachern, co-founder of BC Fest, said: “This year’s festival will be historic for many reasons. Not only does BC Fest 22 represent a moment for celebration and reflection on all we’ve been through the past few years; it will anchor BLK Change Weekend, which is poised to be one of the biggest calls to actions for our generation in the world. We’re bringing together community and business leaders to celebrate our culture and work together to provide Black communities, students and young professionals with equitable resources and opportunities.”

Tickets are on sale now at BCFestival.com.

Summer Walker, Ari Lennox to Headline Broccoli City 2022

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, and Lionel Richie were among the nominees announced for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022. Also nominated were Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, DEVO, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Against The Machine, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest and Dionne Warwick.

John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement: “This year’s ballot recognizes a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture. Their music not only moved generations but also influenced the sound of countless artists that followed.”

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rules state that each nominee’s first single or album must be at least 25 years old. Fans can vote on the Class of 2022 nominees at vote.rockhall.com.  Every “fan ballot” gets tallied along with a voter pool of more than 1,000 artists, historians, journalists and music industry professionals.  Between five-seven acts will be announced in May before being officially inducted in the fall.

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Former co-stars of the hit series The Office — Steve Carell and John Krasinski — will team up again in the new film ‘If.’  Carell has joined the cast of the upcoming movie, directed by and starring Krasinski, who also will write and executive produce the film.  If is based on Krasinski’s original idea about a child’s journey to rediscover their imagination.

Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Fiona Shaw had previously been announced to appear in the film, and now Alan Kim, Cailey Fleming and Louis Gossett Jr. have also been added to the cast.

Krasinski confirmed the casting news on Instagram with a collage featuring photos of Carell, Reynolds, Waller-Bridge and other cast members, along with the caption:  “Ah, what if one day I could assemble my dream cast? What… IF.”

The new movie is scheduled to debut in theaters Nov. 17, 2023.

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2 Chainz has released the cover art and tracklist for his new album, Dope Don’t Sell Itself. The project, which is set to feature Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Moneybagg Yo, and more, is out February 4. The album is set to be 2 Chainz’s first project since his 2020 project, So Help Me God!, which featured contributions from Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and more.

2 Chainz already released the album’s first single, “Million Dollars Worth of Game,” which features 42 Dugg. Exclusive Dope Don’t Sell Itself merch, customizable lithographs, and limited edition autographed CDs are now available in the 2 Chainz official shop, with all items shipping upon album release.

Pre-order Dope Don’t Sell Itself – here.

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Eminem and A Tribe Called Quest are among the nominees announced for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022, which were announced on Wednesday (February 2).   Em and Tribe are first-time nominees. Also on the ballot are Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Rage Against the Machine, Duran Duran, Beck, Fela Kuti, Dionne Warwick, Kate Bush, Carly Simon, Pat Benatar, Judas Priest, Eurythmics, MC5, New York Dolls and Devo.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Chairman John Sykes said in a statement: “This year’s ballot recognizes a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture. Their music not only moved generations, but also influenced the sound of countless artists that followed.”

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rules state that each nominee’s first single or album must be at least 25 years old. Fans can vote on the Class of 2022 nominees at vote.rockhall.com.  Every “fan ballot” gets tallied along with a voter pool of more than 1,000 artists, historians, journalists and music industry professionals.  Between five-seven acts will be announced in May before being officially inducted in the fall.

Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest Among 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

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The NFL revealed Tuesday that the 38-year-old Mickey Guyton will sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVI, live from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Mickey tweeted: “Look at God. I am shook, I am grateful, I am praise dancing… So excited to be singing the national anthem at #SBLVI on February 13th!”

The NFL noted that Guyton will perform the “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the top of the big game; while R&B singer Jhené Aiko will perform “America the Beautiful” during the pre-show telecast, with further sets from Zedd and Mary Mary.

Guyton is the first Black woman to receive a Grammy nod in the Best Country Solo Performance category. The prestigious position of singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl has been held by iconic singers including Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Gladys Knight, Beyoncé, Cher, Diana Ross, and more.

Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams will take place Sunday, Feb. 13.

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ABC announced that Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from “The View” for two weeks over comments she made on Monday’s show about the Holocaust.  While discussing a Tennessee school district banning the graphic novel “Maus,” Goldberg said, “If you’re going to do this, then let’s be truthful about it because the Holocaust isn’t about race.” Instead, Goldberg said it was about “man’s inhumanity to man” and that both groups of people were white.

After swift backlash over her comments, Goldberg apologized on Monday night, tweeting: “As Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League shared, ‘The Holocaust was about the Nazi’s systematic annihilation of the Jewish people — who they deemed to be an inferior race.’ I stand corrected. The Jewish people around the world have always had my support and that will never waiver. I’m sorry for the hurt I have caused.”

ABC News President Kim Godwin said in a statement on Tuesday: “Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments. While Whoopi has apologized, I’ve asked her to take time to reflect and learn about the impact of her comments. The entire ABC News organization stands in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues, friends, family and communities.”

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The NFL announced Tuesday that R&B singer Jhené Aiko will perform “America the Beautiful” before Super Bowl LVI, live from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

In addition, it was revealed that country singer Mickey Guyton will sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Guyton is the first Black woman to receive a Grammy nod in the Best Country Solo Performance category. Further sets from Zedd and Mary Mary will also be performed during the pre-show telecast.

As previously announced, Dr. Dre will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, along with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar, produced by Roc Nation.

Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams will take place Sunday, Feb. 13.

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