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6 days ago
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Teyana Taylor praises Aaron Pierre's passion for her new album, ‘Escape Room'
Key Takeaways: Trending A deep dive into Will Smith's 'Just the Two of Us' and its lasting legacy 14 songs to add to your Father's Day playlist Ananda Lewis' sister shares that her dying wish was to see her son graduate: 'She did exactly that' Teyana Taylor's new project, Escape Room, blends music and film into a visual album experience. Aaron Pierre was 'hands-on' with the project, earning praise from Taylor for his passion and input. Taylor envisions her music being admired on stage like a Broadway musical. Teyana Taylor is full of the best surprises these days! After taking a five-year hiatus from music, she is back in go-mode and applying all the right pressure with her new single, 'Long Time.' The track's pulsating bass line melds into her raspy cooing of 'Should've been walked out this b**ch a long time' only for the beat to switch up, offering listeners a heart-wrenching vibe as she sings, 'Why won't you love me back to life?' The video, released on June 4, boasts two leading men: LaKeith Stanfield and the internet's latest obsession, Aaron Pierre. Taylor and the Rebel Ridge star sent fans into hysterics when they seemingly soft-launched their relationship on social media in celebration of his 31st birthday — but neither of them has explicitly given their close bond a title. Yet, as it turns out, their chemistry showcased in the visual is woven into the DNA of her upcoming album, Escape Room. The project is slated for release in August. In a new GQ feature published on Wednesday (June 11), the multihyphenate entertainer shared that Pierre played an integral role in supporting her during the creative journey. She dropped off her last LP, The Album, in 2020. Following its release, she parted ways with Def Jam Recordings. She has since resigned with the label. 'They came with a new team and a new plan. They made the proper choices to make sure they came back to me at their best,' said the infinitely talented creative. Speaking of the new body of work she crafted, Taylor said that Pierre 'd**n near EPed the album. He's so on top of it, and so involved, and so passionate in regards to the album.' The Mufasa: The Lion King actor is not just a sex symbol and on-screen gem; He also has an ear for music and appreciation for the little details. She shared, 'He would be like, 'Oh, yeah, that melody right there? That was fire.' I'm like, 'Thank you. I thought nobody was going to notice that,'' and gushed, 'He's a real big music head.' Furthermore, the Harlem-bred superstar shared, 'And just how hands-on he's been on this album with me has been really amazing to see. [Do] you ever sit back and be like, 'This person [doesn't] play about me'? I was like, 'Yeah, you need to be my leading man, because you understand every single song, every single emotion, [and] every single feeling, which [means] that on set, you're going to bring it.'' Taylor is already proving that she is an undeniable force on the big screen. Her movie roles include Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and Straw, starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another, and 2023's A Thousand and One, to name a few. Escape Room will join the year's catalogue of visual albums when it comes out later this summer, but Taylor is already imagining all the ways she wants fans to experience the world of her music. As told to GQ, she wants 'to eventually bring an album to Broadway.' But for now, 'I want my tours and my shows to feel like a musical on Broadway and not just a concert,' she said. With Escape Room, Taylor isn't just making a comeback; She's charting a new artistic experience. Blending music, film, and raw emotion, this project marks a new era of creative control. You Might Also Like Shannon Sharpe apologizes to Nicki Minaj after past comment sparks diss track response Tommy Davidson talks 'Martin' spinoff & why he loves working with Martin Lawrence: 'He's fearless like me'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teyana Taylor Makes the BET Awards Her ‘Escape Room' in Fiery Performance
After ending her five-year hiatus from music this month, Teyana Taylor took the stage at the BET Awards to perform her latest single 'Long Time' and a seemingly unreleased track on an artful and complex set. Her performance began in front of a backdrop of skyscrapers in flames. Wore red from head to toe as she glided across the stage to a new track where she sings, 'It's cold outside, but inside I'm on fire.' Then, actor Taraji P. Henson made a surprise appearance as a narrator, floating from near the ceiling in a floor-length white gown. Alluding to Taylor's forthcoming concept album Escape Room, Henson warned, 'Even love is something you must escape.' Next, Taylor performed 'Long Time' while floating herself, wearing a silver, robotic getup surrounded by long, loose cables. She commanded a troupe of over a dozen dancers on the ground while she danced in the air, and sparks flew from the ceiling. More from Rolling Stone Lil Wayne Wows the BET Awards With 'A Milli' Performance Doechii Slams Trump's L.A. Protest Crackdown While Accepting BET Award BET Awards 2025: The Complete Winners List To top it off, Taylor's production company, The Aunties, was also in charge of the creative direction for the Awards' tribute to BET's iconic music video countdown show, 106 & Park. Of course, Taylor has had a long and sweeping career, from choreographing Beyoncé's 'Ring the Alarm' music video at just 16 years old, to signing with Pharrell's Star Trak imprint before a stint with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. music, too. She also has had a celebrated career as an actor, starring in the critically acclaimed film A Thousand and One in 2023 and with a turn next to Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another, coming soon. Last week, Taylor announced her fourth album, Escape Room, which is due out in August. It marks her first album in five years, following The Album from June 2020. Actors Aaron Pierre and Lakeith Stanfield star in the music video for the Escape Room single 'Long Time' that Taylor released last week. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Toronto Sun
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
U.S. Army video of parade prep appeared to show ‘Hang Fauci' graffiti
Published Jun 09, 2025 • 2 minute read An Army video of tanks headed to D.C. for a June 14 parade appears to show 'hang Fauci and Bill Gates' graffiti. MUST CREDIT: U.S. Army Photo by U.S. Army / U.S. Army A video shared Saturday by the U.S. Army of tanks being transported to the nation's capital for the Army's upcoming 250th birthday parade showed one loaded on a flatcar with graffiti that appeared to read: 'Hang Fauci & Bill Gates.' The graffiti appeared on screen for only a few seconds in the 58-second video, shared to the Army's X account and up for more than 24 hours, garnering more that 700,000 views. The Army removed it Sunday evening after inquires from The Washington Post. 'That statement does not align with Army values,' said Steve Warren, an Army spokesperson. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The full video posted on social media promoting the Trump and/or U.S. Army birthday parade. "Hang Fauci & Bill Gates" is clearly visible starting at the 13-second mark. — LongTime🤓FirstTime👨💻 (@LongTimeHistory) June 8, 2025 The U.S. Army account has 2 million followers. The video depicted military vehicles being loaded in Texas to travel to D.C. by rail for the June 14 parade. Warren said that he was not aware of the graffiti until reached for comment and added that he does not believe the flatcar in the video is owned by the Army. In the video, the flatcar was initialled with 'DODX,' resembling those included in an Army equipment document. A Department of Defence spokesperson did not respond to an email requesting comment Sunday evening. It was not clear who was responsible for the graffiti, whether they have any connection to the Army and when the words were written. Both billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Anthony S. Fauci, one of the country's top infectious-disease doctors, have been targets of conspiracy theories and falsehoods throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Gates has spent years trying to address health threats vexing the developing world, such as malaria, polio and HIV, and was subject to false accusations including that he had engineered the pandemic and used it to institute population surveillance. Fauci – who formerly led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases – has told Congress that he has received 'credible death threats' stemming from his time overseeing the nation's fight against the pandemic. In his final hours in office, President Joe Biden issued a preemptive pardon to Fauci, among other people, saying he feared they would be targeted for political reasons by the Trump administration. Fauci has faced years of investigation by congressional Republicans, who allege that the longtime civil servant was not forthcoming about the possible origins of the pandemic. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On Saturday, 28 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks will roll through the heart of the nation's capital, alongside thousands of marching soldiers and more than 100 other military vehicles in the multimillion-dollar parade, which is also taking place on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. The route runs along Constitution Avenue NW, beginning at 23rd Street near the Lincoln Memorial and finishing about a mile down the road, at 15th Street near the Washington Monument. The birthday festivities include a day-long festival on the National Mall with fireworks, musical performances and a parachute jump by the Army's Golden Knights, who will present an American flag to Trump. Canada Sunshine Girls Ontario Editorial Cartoons World
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Teyana Taylor releases 'Long Time,' first single in 5 years
June 4 (UPI) -- Singer and actress Teyana Taylor is back with her first single in five years. She released the song "Long Time" and its music video Wednesday. "I kept you inspired, I lent you my fire," she sings in the visual, wearing a red-splotched white gown. "You let me get tired." LaKeith Stanfield plays her husband in the video, while Aaron Pierre portrays an apparent detective. The song describes the singer's realization that she should have left her relationship a long time ago. "Long Time" will appear on the music artist's upcoming visual album, Escape Room, due in August. "Wow, it's really happening y'all," Taylor wrote in an Instagram post celebrating the new music. "It's been a long time coming... I'm here debuting new music." Taylor is also set to star opposite Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's Straw, which premieres Friday. She will also star alongside Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts in All's Fair, a series arriving on Hulu later in 2025.
UPI
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Teyana Taylor releases 'Long Time,' first single in 5 years
1 of 6 | Teyana Taylor arrives on the red carpet at the Disney Upfront on May 13. She released new music Wednesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Singer and actress Teyana Taylor is back with her first single in five years. She released the song "Long Time" and its music video Wednesday. "I kept you inspired, I lent you my fire," she sings in the visual, wearing a red-splotched white gown. "You let me get tired." LaKeith Stanfield plays her husband in the video, while Aaron Pierre portrays an apparent detective. The song describes the singer's realization that she should have left her relationship a long time ago. "Long Time" will appear on the music artist's upcoming visual album, Escape Room, due in August. "Wow, it's really happening y'all," Taylor wrote in an Instagram post celebrating the new music. "It's been a long time coming... I'm here debuting new music." Taylor is also set to star opposite Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's Straw, which premieres Friday. She will also star alongside Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts in All's Fair, a series arriving on Hulu later in 2025.
