Dionne Warwick on her Twitter fame, tour plans and collaborating with artists like Chance the Rapper
The legendary singer tells Wesley Lowery her niece pushed her onto the social media platform, where her tweets have become a sensation. See Lowery's profile of Warwick on 60 Minutes Plus, streaming now on Paramount Plus.
cbsnews.comDionne Warwick has been roasting celebrities on Twitter all weekend and itโs the funniest thing to happen this year
โ Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 5, 2020Honestly, I donโt hate it. @theweeknd โ Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 5, 2020If you have โTheโ in your name iโm coming for you. โ Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 5, 2020People on Twitter were cracking up as Warwick dragged Chance The Rapper and The Weeknd, and guess what? ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ https://t.co/7ku9SMNUMB โ Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 5, 2020And in case any haters thought she was being mean-spirited, she clarified that she was just having some fun. ๐ฅฐ โ Dionne Warwick (@_DionneWarwick) December 6, 2020So, what is the moral of the story?
Chance the Rapper says Chicago singer Jeremih is being released from the hospital
When news broke on Nov. 14, Chance the Rapper, among other musicians, took to social media to ask for his fansโ support, writing: โPlease if you can, take a second to pray for my friend Jeremih. He is like a brother to me, and heโs ill right now. I believe in the healing power of Jesus, so if you can for me, please please say a prayer over him.โ
chicagotribune.comChance the Rapper advocates for Chicago teachers
(CNN) - Chance the Rapper donned a red Chicago Teachers Union sweatshirt while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in a show of support to the teachers who have been on strike. Chicago teachers have been on strike since October 17 demanding more support staff, higher raises and limits to class size. Chicago Public Schools is the third biggest school district in the country. Michelle Gunderson, a public school teacher and trustee for the teacher's union, tweeted during SNL that the bargaining team was working but took a break to watch the rapper. Several SNL cast members were seen at the end of the show wearing Chicago Teachers Union T-shirts.
'Rhythm + Flow' Champ D Smoke Reveals Why Cardi B Got Lawyers Involved During '
D Smoke is on cloud nine after being named the first-ever winner of Rhythm + Flow! D Smoke, formerly a Spanish and music theory teacher at Inglewood High School, may have won the competition, but the journey certainly wasn't an easy one. on Thursday, who explained why he, Cardi and Chance believed D Smoke was the "clear" winner over fellow finalists Flawless Real Talk, Londynn B and Troyman. And according to D Smoke -- who already released an EP, Inglewood High, late Wednesday following the win -- that's exactly what he plans to do. replied, with D Smoke saying, "Well played, Tip.
Chance the Rapper Dishes on Calling Barack Obama & Hanging With Kanye West In Hilarious New
Chance the Rapper has some friends in high places -- although he has to jump through some hoops to actually chat with them). "I don't have his number, but I have a number for him," Chance said. The Late Late Show airs weekdays at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT on CBS. Check out the video below for some great recent "Carpool Karaoke" moments. Celine Dion Recreates Iconic Scene From 'Titanic' and Sings 'Baby Shark' Cover During 'Carpool Karaoke' Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Chance the Rapper and Wife Kirsten Welcome Baby No.
Chance the Rapper postpones tour to raise family
CHICAGO - Chance the Rapper is pushing back his tour until next year. But, before you freak out, he has a really, really good reason: his family. The rapper became a father to another baby girl, Marli, just last week, in a revelation posted on Instagram by his wife Kirsten Bennett. Chance's "The Big Day" tour was scheduled to kick off September 14 in San Francisco, hitting 34 cities. Now, the tour will kick off January 15, though the Chicago show and his festival commitments are still on.
Kanye West brings Sunday Service to his hometown of Chicago
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images via CNN(CNN) - Kanye West decided to grace his hometown of Chicago with Sunday Service this weekend. The rapper held his signature hip-hop and gospel pop-up event on Chicago's Northerly Island for a crowd of eager fans. For those who missed it, you can watch a replay of the Chicago event on the Sunday Service website. For the unacquainted, West has been taking Sunday Service on the road in performances across the country. Chicago's Sunday Service comes just weeks ahead of an anticipated new album from West.
Chance the Rapper and Wife Kirsten Welcome Baby No. 2
Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten, are officially parents of two! "Our sweet baby girl, Marli, is here," she wrote. "New baby droppin September," the 26-year-old rapper wrote on Instagram, alongside a screenshot of a message that read: "We pregnant again. The rapper shared a cute childhood throwback of Kirsten, explaining that the picture was taken on the day they met. Watch the video below for more:RELATED CONTENT:Chance the Rapper Marries Kirsten CorleyChance the Rapper Explains the Sweet Way He Met His FianceeBackstreet Boys Found Out Chance the Rapper Used to Collect Their Action Figures (Exclusive)
Cardi B Unveils First Teaser for Netflix's 'Rhythm + Flow' Series -- Watch!
Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. During Cardi's headlining set at the 2019 Made in America Festival in Philadelphia on Sunday, the "Money" rapper unveiled the first teaser for Netflix's first-ever music competition series, Rhythm + Flow. "I think what sets it apart is, we're actually looking for rap artists, you know what I'm saying?" Like, people do, like, music, talent, all these dancing things, we're looking for rap artists, hip-hop artists. I'm looking for the next Cardi B."
'Chance the Snapper' Finds New Home in Florida
"Chance the Snapper," the alligator that hid out in a Chicago park and evaded authorities for a week, has found his new home in Florida. "We are doing everything we can to make Chance the Snapper feel at home. "Chance the Snapper" evaded capture for days before a wrangler from Florida was called in to finish the job. Frank Robb said that "Chance" was the first gator he ever caught outside of Florida, and it was his first time to Chicago, Illinois. RELATED STORIESMeet Chance the Snapper, Chicago's Beloved AlligatorFamily Finds Baby Alligator in Their Garage After Louisiana FloodMeet Wally the Emotional Support Alligator Who Loves Being Kissed and Hugged
Malia Obama rocks out at Lollapalooza music festival
Malia Obama rocks out at Lollapalooza music festival After turning 16 last month, the president's oldest daughter made new friends at the Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago. Accompanied by the Secret Service, Malia stayed through Chance the Rapper's finale. Gayle King reports.
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