DJ Khaled

The Oscars Wanted Zelensky. They Got This Bunch Instead.

Tony Hawk? DJ Khaled? Shaun White? The Daily Beast’s entertainment correspondents discuss the incredibly odd cast of characters who will be presenting at this year’s Oscars.

Kevin Fallon

WE THE BEST

DJ Khaled Wants Masking Up and Peace in the Middle East

The Palestinian-American hitmaker talks to us about his BLESSWELL wellness brand, beating COVID, his devout Muslim faith, and his thoughts on Israel and Palestine.

Marlow Stern

YOU GOT PLAYED

DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather Charged in Crypto-Fraud Case

The boxer and music mogul are snagged in the agency’s first case over violations in initial coin offers.

Pilar Melendez

SUMMER JAMS

Bieber and Chance’s ‘Song of the Summer’ Swing and Miss

With a lackluster hook and a music video that’s part product-placement, part awkward dance party, “No Brainer” is a poor choice for 2018’s song of the summer.

Libby Torres

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PITCHY

‘The Four’ Is the Worst ‘American Idol’ Rip-Off Yet

Fox’s new singing competition is mean-spirited, overly complicated, and doesn’t showcase a single contestant who might one day become a star. In other words, it’s really bad.

Kevin Fallon