Donald Glover has been grappling with identity for a while. Glover is known for his creativity in developing shows like FX’s Atlanta and the limited series Swarm. But his alter ego and moniker, Childish Gambino, has been known for taking musical chances for more than a decade and releasing projects that range in genres from […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce’s new album inspired by “The Lion King” features collaborations with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Beyonce announced Tuesday that “The Lion King: The Gift,” which will be released Friday, also includes songs with Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Pharrell, Tierra Whack and Jessie Reyez. In the new version of […]
Childish Gambino/Donald Glover might want to put his lawyer on speed dial ’cause rapper Jase Harley appears to be getting ready to come for him in the wake of Gambino winning big at the recent Grammys. Harley is straight up calling Gambino a “house slave” because he now thinks his song “American Pharoah” was ripped off by the […]
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Donald Glover‘s comedy “Atlanta” will be back. Just not as soon as expected. FX Networks CEO John Landgraf told a TV critics’ meeting on Monday that the series is behind schedule. The Georgia-based show was renewed for a third season in June and was supposed to return this year. Landgraf said […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The organizers of the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have announced the top acts scheduled to appear at the multiday event in April. Goldenvoice, the promoter of the event, said Wednesday night that the big names scheduled to perform at the two-weekend festival in Southern California from April 12 […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The music of Black Panther, with Kendrick Lamar in its starring role, officially owns the 2019 Grammy Awards, where women are heavily represented in the major four categories following a year where their presence was barely felt. The Recording Academy announced Friday that Lamar is the top contender with eight nominations, […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Childish Gambino is postponing his tour to recover after he injured his foot. Live Nation says the performer’s “This Is America Tour” will resume on Dec. 2 in Nashville, Tennessee. The tour promoter says tickets for the rescheduled shows will be honored at the new dates. Gambino, whose real name is […]
Donald Glover (or Childish Gambino) isn’t too happy with his record label right now. According to The Blast, he’s accusing them of taking more than their fair share of his royalties. Glassnote allegedly owes nearly $700K in royalties to Glover. According to legal documents obtained by The Blast, Glover’s lawyers say: “Glassnote’s multiple breaches […]
If you’re a fan of Childish Gambino (Donald Glover), you’ll be thrilled to know that he has released a video for his hit single, Feels Like Summer. The animated production features (cartoon) appearances from Nicki Minaj, Drake, Kanye West, Michelle Obama and more. As Complex notes, the video shows Gambino walking through a neighborhood surrounded by various […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Issa Rae will host Rihanna’s fourth annual Diamond Ball next month, and Childish Gambino will perform. Rihanna’s black-tie event will take place Sept. 13 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans will receive the 2018 Diamond Ball Award. The gala will benefit Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation, […]
Following an appearance by Donald Glover (who performs musically as Childish Gambino) on the BET Awards Sunday night, fans suggested that he “stole” his No. 1 single “This is America” from NYC rapper Jase Harley’s song “American Pharaoh.” The controversy began on Reddit and spread through Twitter and Instagram. Glover’s creative partner and “This Is America” music video producer Fam Rothstein […]
