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HBO ’s high-profile drama The Last of Us will be back for a second season. Just two episodes in, the premium cabler said today that it has renewed the video game-based series from Chernobyl c reator Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The Last of Us this month scored the second-largest premiere after House of the Dragon since Boardwalk Empire’s launch in 2010. Episode 1 has surpassed 22 million viewers domestically, up nearly five times from its premiere-night audience on January 15. Episode 2 drew 5.7 million viewers across HBO Max and linear telecasts in the U.S. Sunday night. That’s about a million more than the audience that tuned in for the premiere episode and it marks the largest Week 2 audience growth for any HBO Original drama series. The series also is strong on social media, trending No. 1 both in the U.S. and worldwide on Twitter during its series debut. “Craig and Neil, alongside EP Carolyn Strauss, and the rest of our phenomenal cast and crew, … [Read more...] about ‘The Last of Us’ Renewed For Season 2 At HBO

Drake 's not the only rapper taking over the Apollo Theater these days ... Lil Kim headlined the Harlem Festival of Culture there, and shared the shine with her Brooklyn rap descendant Lola Brooke !!! Kim brought out Lola Thursday night to perform her breakout hit "Don't Play With It" ... rousing the crowd as the rappers shared a quick embrace before Lola started ripping the mic. Lola's head was still spinning after her cameo, and she gushed over the moment on Twitter -- where she also got Missy Elliott 's stamp of approval. Lola and her team, Eighty Productions, just inked a deal with Arista Records earlier this month, as "Don't Play With It" makes a push on various Billboard charts. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Future just gave Lola a similar look last month at his concert at Barclays Center, but with so much chatter on how female rappers never support one another, Kim's unselfishness … [Read more...] about Lil Kim Cosigns Lola Brooke at Harlem Culture Festival

TMZ/Getty N.O.R.E . made a splash guest-hosting on "The Breakfast Club" this week when he fueled rumors Future was upset with Drake for collaborating with 21 Savage -- but Freebandz rapper Young Scooter says that's nothing but cap!!! Scooter swatted down the rumors on IG with a below-the-belt homophobic dig at N.O.R.E. ... claiming the "Drink Champs" host was turning shock jock on the radio simply for views. Without naming any sources but the "streets," N.O.R.E. claimed Future felt his and Drake's 2015 album "What a Time to Be Alive" lost its importance in the wake of the success of Drake and 21's "Her Loss" release. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. An interesting take ... seeing this sentiment wasn't brought up when Future and Lil Uzi Vert dropped their "Pluto x Baby Pluto" joint album in 2020. Plus, Scooter is Future's right-hand man -- and since Hendrix rarely responds to anything himself … [Read more...] about Young Scooter Disses N.O.R.E. After Drake and Future Rift Claims

TMZ.com The TikTok community was dealt a devasting blow this week, with Randy Gonzalez of popular father-son duo Enkyboys dying after a battle with stage-4 colon cancer. Trae Tha Truth is feeling the loss as well ... having befriended both Randy and Brice over the years and collaborated on several skits. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. We caught Trae out in NYC as he attempted to find silver linings in losing his friend. The Houston rapper said Randy was a "fighter" to the end and also praised him for being brave enough to share his cancer diagnosis with the world back in April 2022. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. TMZ broke the story ... Randy passed away on Wednesday morning in hospice, leaving behind his wife Kimberly , 3 children and nearly 16 million followers on social media. Trae tells us he spoke to Randy's wife following the sad news, and he's in early talks to continue on … [Read more...] about Trae Tha Truth Mourns ‘Enkyboys’ Randy Gonzalez, Plans to Support Legacy