Kenan and Kel: The story behind America's favorite orange soda-loving best friends

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell look back as their show celebrates its 20th anniversary Lucy and Desi. Oh, were the same dude. Included in the initial cast were two unknown 15-year-olds, Thompson from Atlanta and Mitchell from Chicago. Kenan Thompson, Coolio, and Kel Mitchell.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Even 20 years later, both actors vividly remember the moment when their soon-to-be dynamic comedic relationship first began. A sketch that would become one of their most popular started it all....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Perry Martin

Kendrick Lamar and Rick Rubin tease studio collaboration

Lets check out this space, man! Im in a creative zone! When Rubin clarifies Lamars meaning Should we go inside and record? Credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images the MC simply replies, Exactly. Beyond the possibility of a collaboration, Lamar shares other interesting tidbits with Rubin in the conversation. When Rubin asks Lamar about thejazz aestheticof 2015sTo Pimp a Butterfly, the rapper provides a fascinating answer. He was like, Man, a lot of the chords that you pick are jazz-influenced....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · James Henderson

Kendrick Lamar receiving Compton key to the city

The love affair between Kendrick Lamar and his hometown is requited. His message challenges the status quo and motivates listeners to rethink our societys institutions. I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist, but an influencer of an entire generation. Credit: C Flanigan/FilmMagic Lamar was born in Compton in 1987 and regularly references his hometownin his music, as well as publicly. This isnt the first honor Compton has bestowed upon Lamar....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Donna Dunn

Kendrick Lamar will induct N.W.A. into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Kid Rock will introduce Cheap Trick. Kendrick Lamar will head to Brooklyn in April to welcome legendary hip-hop group N.W.A. to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the hallannouncedMonday. Credit: Kevin Winter/WireImage While speaking to a group of Compton High School students ahead of the Grammys, the Alright rappernamedDr. Dre among his musical influences, and fanboy-ed a bit while interviewing the group forBillboardin August. Steve Miller, Deep Purple, Chicago, and Cheap Trick willjoinN....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Jerry Hamilton

Kendrick Lamar's go-to saxophonist Kamasi Washington talks modern jazz

You may not know Kamasi Washingtons name but you definitely know his work. Weve all played to those crowds, we just mightve played to them with [other artists]. Were taking that shared energy and were bringing some of that freedom thats in jazz. People tend to gravitate toward that combination of things: something familiar and something new. We have a go at create an experience that is based off the people were playing for....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Marie Johnson

Kenny Baker dead: Star Wars' R2-D2 actor dies at 81

The littleStar Warsactor who helped bring heart and soul to the droid R2-D2 has died. Kenny Baker died Saturday at age 81 after a long illness. Representatives at Lucasfilm coonfirmed his passing to EW afterThe Guardianfirst reported his death. Credit: Fred Duval/FilmMagic Were all saddened to learn of Kennys passing, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said. There is noStar Warswithout R2-D2, and Kenny defined who R2-D2 was and is. He will be greatly missed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Kristin Duffy

Kenny Chesney's Cosmic hallelujah: The country star details his new album

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You recently wrapped up a massive summer tour with Miranda Lambert and Sam Hunt. How have you been unwinding? Kenny Chesney: Ive watched both seasons of Narcos since Ive been off the road. Credit: Allister Ann [Laughs] I loved it! Leaving tour, there are so many emotions. Thats always a tough transition. The record was supposed to come out in July. Noise ended up being quite timely, though....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Cheryl Brennan

Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, and Sam Hunt's massive tour: Go behind the scenes

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Spread the Love is hitting 39 cities around the country. What can fans expect? Thats really fun to share with the friends you take out on the road. Credit: DANNY CLINCH for EW Kenny, Miranda first opened for you in 2009, and youve played together many times since. Are you guys real-life pals? KC: I dont talk to her every day; we dont call each other at Christmas....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Zachary Kelly

Kerry Washington announces break from social media after pregnancy news

Kerry Washington on Tuesday announced that shes going to unplug for a little bit. TheScandalactress shared her decision in the caption for anInstagramvideo. Its time for me to take a teeny break from social media, wrote Washington. Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images Feeling called to be a bit more quiet and still. This space has become such a community. Ill be thinking of youz and Im sending love to you wherever you are…...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Margaret Lee

Kerry Washington: Scandal survived season 1 thanks to Twitter

Scandalis well into its fifth season, and still one of the most popular shows on internet television. Thursday nights are intense in Shondaland. I cant do this scene, Ill be tweeting!' Credit: Heather Kennedy/Getty Images Washington said during a panel entitled The New Rules of Social Stardom at SXSW. The actress creditedScandalcreator Shonda Rhimes with inspiration on the platform. Shonda is my social media she-ro, Washington added. I truly believe that we wouldnt have had a second season if it wasnt for that engagement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Michael Hill

Kesha 'dying to put out music'

But a follow-up to 2012sWarriorhas been held in limbo asKesha and producer Dr. Luke battleeach other in court. Until this Court rules on the declaratory judgment claim, Kesha is at an impasse. She cannot work with music producers, publishers, or record labels to release new music. Credit: Michael Stewart/WireImage All I know is I have a lot to write about. Theres so much to say right now, she said. Nothing to speak of for sure yet, but just pray for it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Regina Green

Kesha and Dr. Luke: 26 Stars Who Joined the #FreeKesha Movement

Adele Adele joined the movement at the 2016 BRIT Awards. Lena Dunham Girlscreator Lena Dunham used the platform of her own Lenny Letter to take a stand. to Kesha, as a show of support during this difficult time.AMAZING!!… Jefferson Siegel/NY Daily News via Getty Images A persons wealth is not measured by what they have but by WHO they they help with it. And Taylor Swift is is a truly RICH PERSON....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Lisa Arias DDS

Kesha covers Amazing Grace amid legal battles

Dr. Luke), but that doesnt mean she cant share a cover. Over the weekend, Kesha posted a video on social media featuring a performance of Amazing Grace. Keshas next court date, originally slated for Tuesday, waspostponed to Feb. 19, according to the singer. Credit: GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images She cannot work with music producers, publishers, or record labels to release new music. Its all over the place. I have no idea what its going to sound like....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Scott Rodriguez