The Daily Lowdown: the music world mourns the loss of Coolio

King Charles and Queen Camilla are going to be making history during his coronation next year — but potentially for all the wrong reasons.

With the release of the Ryan Murphy-produced true-crime series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”, family members of some of the notorious serial killer’s victims are expressing their displeasure with the dramatization.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Nicki Minaj is protesting the Recording Academy shifting her “Super Freaky Girl” from consideration in the Grammys’ rap division to a pop category, saying that she would be OK with the shift if it were applied consistently to other artists that straddle the crossover line, which she believes is not the case. “I have no prob being moved out the RAP category as long as we r ALL being treated FAIRLY,” Minaj tweeted late Thursday, in response to reports that her submission had been moved out of her chosen category. “If SFG (‘Super Freaky Girl’) has 2B moved out RAP then so does Big Energy!” she added, referring to the Latto hit of that name. “ANY1 who says diff is simply a Nicki hater or a troll.”

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korean film “A Wild Roomer” and India’s “Shivamma” have been announced as the joint winners of the New Currents competition, the prestige discovery section of the Busan International Film Festival. “We were particularly sensitive to the lightness and subtlety of the director’s view of his characters. Through his innovative cinematography, he creates original circulations between the characters within a house, and builds a very contemporary universe,” the competition jury said of the Lee Jeon-hong-directed “A Wild Roomer.” “We appreciated the originality and intensity with which the director was able to tell this very contemporary story. Here documentary and fiction meet in an organic and spirited way of making cinema. The generosity of the actors and the scenes create a closeness with this universal story that takes place in an Indian village,” the jury said of the Jaishankar Aryar-directed “Shivamma.”

BreAnna Bell Whoopi Goldberg has high hopes for “Sister Act 3.” In this week’s episode of Comedy Central’s “Hell of A Week with Charlamagne Tha God,” “The View” host reveals her top picks for cast members in the upcoming film and admits she’s got her eyes on Keke Palmer, Lizzo, and Nicki Minaj to potentially star. “I’m gonna ask Keke to come. You know, I want everybody to come in. I want Lizzo to come,” she told the audience. The news was received with applause. She also shared that she’d like for “the girl with the chest” to join the project, referencing famed rapper Nicki Minaj. “I want as many people who want to have some fun because I really, desperately need to have some fun,” Goldberg continued.

Issa Rae is calling out the people in Hollywood who have been making an effort to save Ezra Miller‘s career amid all of the controversy surrounding the actor.

Dane Partridge, an Idaho father and U.S. Army veteran, died this week while "fighting for freedom in Ukraine," his family announced.  His father, Dennis Partridge, wrote on Facebook on Saturday that his son was in a coma after being critically injured by a Russian tank blast.  Dane Partridge died while fighting in Ukraine when he was struck by a Russian tank round, his family said.  (Facebook/Honoring Dane Partridge) Partridge was being treated at Kyiv military hospital and was taken off life support on Tuesday, his family announced.  "He was a fine soldier who fought with valor and bravery on the battlefield," his family wrote on Facebook.

The top prosecutor in Oregon's most populous county announced an immigration reform policy Thursday in an effort to protect non-citizens from being deported if they are charged with a crime. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said the new policy will balance the rights of American citizens and those living in the country illegally.

Elton John and Sharon Osbourne are catching up.

Kevin Spacey’s civil sex abuse trial will go on after one of Spacey's lead lawyers tested positive for COVID-19, a judge said Thursday. U.S. District Judge Lewis A.

Melissa McCarthy waited for a very odd moment to have “The Talk” with her daughter.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are a coordinating couple!

Emily Ratajkowski seemingly answered the question we all want to know: Is she dating Brad Pitt or not?

Burying the hatchet. The cast of Southern Charm didn’t hold back during part 1 and 2 of the season 8 reunion — but did anything actually get resolved?

Move over, Pepé Le Pew! Elon Musk revealed that he has entered the celebrity beauty space with the debut of his new perfume line, Burnt Hair.

Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) greets onlookers and staff outside of the Royal Surrey County Hospital’s Maternity Unit on Wednesday (October 5) in Guildford, England.

Prince William has paid tribute to his "much-missed grandmother" the Queen as he delivered his first speech since the death of the late Monarch today. William, 40, who is now heir to the throne following the death of Elizabeth II, addressed the United for Wildlife (UfW) global summit at the Science Museum in London as he spoke about the effects of illegal wildlife crime. In his speech, he also made a touching mention of his late grandfather Prince Phillip, as well as William's father, King Charles, who he described as "both committed naturalists".

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Sex and relationship talk show “Call Her Daddy,” hosted by Alex Cooper, shot to the top of Spotify’s podcast charts following last week’s debut of Season 2. The premiere episode, released as a video podcast, featured an in-depth interview with Hailey Bieber. After the Season 2 premiere of “Call Her Daddy” on Sept. 28, the podcast hit No. 1 on the Spotify charts in English-speaking countries worldwide. As of Tuesday (Oct. 4), it’s the top Spotify podcast in the United States, Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. In the U.S., Cooper’s show is currently ahead of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the perennial chart-topper on the streaming service.

Picture perfect, they don’t need no filter. Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber stepped out in Los Angeles two days after the model made headlines for her intimate discussion about their sex life and more on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.

Selena Gomez reacted in true Selena fashion to Hailey Bieber’s explosive Call Her Daddy interview. The Only Murders in The Building star, known for her fight against bullying and for supporting mental health causes, took to social media to address the “vile and disgusting” comments about Justin Bieber and his wife since the interview release.Gomez said that those fans supporting her Rare Beauty line and Rare Impact Fund are missing the point and not soaking up the kindness message she has been promoting for so long. The beloved singer, actress, cook, and businesswoman said in a TikTok live video that words significantly impact people.“It’s not fair because no one should ever be spoken to in the manner that I’ve seen,” she said, adding, “If you support Rare, I cannot thank you enough, but know that you are also representing what it means—and that is: Words matter.

Spreading kindness. Selena Gomez reminded fans that “words matter” after Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) spoke about being the target of online hate throughout her marriage to Justin Bieber.

Hailey Bieber is trying to set the record straight about a video that went viral last year of her and Justin Bieber at the 2021 Met Gala.

Hailey Bieber has set the record straight about those social media posts suggesting she cried at the 2021 Met Gala when the crowd shouted Selena Gomez’s name.

Mike Tindall nearly curtsied King Charles by accident. The husband of the late Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Tindall has confessed he royally messed up the gesture recently. Speaking on his podcast 'The Good, The Bad and The Rugby', he spilled: “You know when you’re following a routine? So, I almost curtsied to the king the other day.

Preparing for the worst? Selena Gomez seemingly hinted at feeling wary ahead of Hailey Bieber‘s “Call Her Daddy” interview hours before the podcast dropped.

Her side of the story. Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) peeled back the layers of her marriage to Justin Bieber, the duo’s alleged controversy with Selena Gomez and more on “Call Her Daddy.”

Hailey Bieber just gave a tell-all interview where she explained exactly what went down between her and Justin Bieber and if there was any overlap with his relationship with Selena Gomez.

The King's new royal cypher has been unveiled as the official period of mourning the Queen has come to an end.

The King’s new cypher has officially been revealed ahead of the formal period of royal mourning coming to an end following The Queen ’s death. Announcing the news on Monday after Charles was seen wearing the new logo on his tie, Buckingham Palace confirmed the upcoming change to the iconic ER previously used by the King's late mother.

King Charles' new cypher has been revealed while keeping with the same tradition that his late mother followed.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor There’s been no shortage of neo-R&B albums over the past few years, but so many of them are led by breathy female singers who feel like they’re singing in your ear — very few have had full-voiced singers at the forefront. And although Muni Long isn’t a belter and does put on the bedroom voice on a couple of tracks, her first full-length album is a blast of vintage ‘90s R&B that isn’t trying to be cute: It’s filled with frank lyrics about of love and sex from an artist who’s been around for more than a minute. Working under the name of Priscilla Renea, Muni has long been a songwriter whose soul and pop smarts helped forge hits such as Ariana Grande’s “Imagine,” Fifth Harmony’s “Worth It,” Rihanna’s “California King Bed,” along with tracks for Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Miranda Lambert, Selena Gomez and more.She released strong albums under that name too — 2009’s “Jukebox” and 2018’s “Coloured” — but neither of those records had the sparkle, innovation and warmth that her songwriting catalog contained. A change of name, an independently-released EP featuring the haunting, quirky hit “Hrs and Hrs,” and suddenly, Muni Long is a new artist with a remarkably seasoned and strong debut album.

J Balvin’s newest venture into the wellness space targets the Latino and Hispanic communities. The award-winner star is introducing OYE, a next-level platform poised to disrupt the wellness industry through the revolutionary concept of transforming emotions into creative actions.

Thania Garcia Camila Cabello has parted ways with Epic Records and signed to Interscope, Variety has learned. The pop singer had released three studio albums in four years with the Sony Music label, most recently dropping “Familia” in April. Her first two releases, 2018’s “Camila” and 2019’s “Romance,” were both certified platinum by the RIAA, marking sales of over 1 million units in the U.S. At Interscope, which is owned by Universal Music Group, the 25-year-old Cabello joins a roster that includes Lady Gaga, Blackpink, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez and many more. Epic has been Cabello’s home since she first arrived at the label in 2013 via its partnership with Simon Cowell’s Syco Music. That same year she and former girl group Fifth Harmony released their debut “Better Together” EP, riding the high from their third place finish on the U.S. edition of “The X-Factor.” In 2017, Cabello announced her departure from the girl group but remained with Epic Records for her first solo and self-titled debut album.

Fans of Selena Gomez will be getting their most intimate look at the pop star yet.