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History was made in Vatican City this weekend when Clipse, the iconic hip-hop duo of brothers Pusha T and No Malice, became the first rap act ever to perform at St. Peter’s Square. The performance took place on September 13 as part of the Grace for the World concert, an unprecedented event co-directed by Pharrell Williams and staged as a message of unity and peace during the World Meeting on Human Fraternity. Dressed in sharp suits, Clipse delivered a powerful rendition of “The Birds Don’t Sing” from their project Let God Sort Em Out, joined onstage by John Legend. The concert lineup was stacked with global stars including Jennifer Hudson, BamBam, Jelly Roll, Karol G, Teddy Swims, Andrea Bocelli, and Legend himself. Pharrell, a longtime friend and collaborator of the Thornton brothers, helped orchestrate the moment as co-director and executive producer through his company Something in the Water.  Beyond the music, audiences were treated to a stunning aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories, which illuminated Vatican City with visuals inspired by the Sistine Chapel. “This is a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in,” Pharrell said ahead of the event. The evening not only marked the Vatican’s first-ever concert, but also cemented Clipse’s place in history as they carried hip-hop into one of the most sacred spaces in the world.

The legacy of Teena Marie, the Ivory Queen of Soul, is about to reach a new generation through film. During a recent appearance on The Clay Cane Show, Marie’s daughter, Alia Rose, revealed that a biopic about her mother’s life is officially in the works. “There’s a book coming out about her life and I’m working on a film as well,” Rose shared. While casting details have yet to be announced, Rose made it clear she will not be portraying her mother, stressing that the audition process will be taken very seriously to find the perfect fit for the role. Rose explained that this is her second attempt at bringing her mother’s story to the screen after shelving earlier efforts nearly a decade ago. Now, working closely with a writer she admires, she feels the timing is right. “I do think there’s somebody out there one hundred percent,” Rose said, expressing her confidence that the right actress will emerge. For her, the project is about more than music—it’s about telling the story of an underdog who overcame odds and left an indelible mark on the world. Teena Marie’s career was as groundbreaking as it was inspiring. Before her untimely death in 2010 at the age of 54, she wrote, produced, arranged, and sang on 13 albums, selling more than 2.5 million copies in the SoundScan era. From her 1979 Rick James–produced debut Wild and Peaceful to hits like “Square Biz,” “I Need Your Lovin’,” “Lovergirl,” and “Ooo La La La” (later famously sampled by the Fugees) Marie cemented her place in music history. At the time of her passing, she was working on her album Beautiful, which her daughter completed, making the upcoming film yet another continuation of her enduring legacy.

A badly decomposed female body was discovered Monday inside a Tesla registered to singer D4vd at a Los Angeles impound lot, local authorities confirmed. Police were called to Hollywood Tow on North Mansfield Avenue after staff reported a foul odor coming from the vehicle. Officers located the remains inside a bag in the trunk, surrounded by police tape as investigators examined the scene. The car had been abandoned and later impounded, according to officials.  The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said the victim, whose age and ethnicity could not be determined, had been deceased “for an extended period of time.” The woman was described as having wavy black hair and wearing a tube top, black leggings, a yellow chain bracelet, and stud earrings. Weighing approximately 71 pounds, her remains were severely decomposed, delaying formal identification. D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, is currently on his Withered World tour and was scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday. A spokesperson confirmed the singer had been informed of the discovery and is cooperating fully with authorities. Universal Music Group referred inquiries to D4vd’s attorney, who has not yet commented. Meanwhile, Los Angeles police are also investigating an unrelated case after another body was found in a car at a tow yard in South Los Angeles, though no connection between the two incidents has been established.

Miguel is marking a special milestone: one year as a father. The Sure Thing singer revealed on Instagram Sept. 9 that he and partner Margaret Zhang privately welcomed their first child last year. Sharing a sweet video with the baby, whose face was blurred, Miguel wrote, “Our baby turned 1 today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELITO!!! We love you so much.” He also revealed he wrote a song for the child to serve as a lifelong reminder of love. The joyful announcement comes three years after Miguel finalized his divorce from actress and model Nazanin Mandi, ending a marriage that spanned three years. Mandi filed for divorce in 2022, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting division of assets under their prenuptial agreement. Despite their split, the former couple often expressed mutual respect and support, even briefly rekindling their relationship months before officially parting ways.  While Miguel has kept his family life largely private, his latest post marks a new chapter filled with joy and gratitude. Fans flooded the comments with congratulations and well-wishes for the singer and Zhang. At 39, Miguel now embraces both music and fatherhood, proudly sharing his love and devotion as he enters this next stage of life.