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Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '90s Hip-Hop Duo Performs Together for the First Time in Years
Iconic '90s Hip-Hop Duo Performs Together for the First Time in Years originally appeared on Parade. Back like they never left! Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff reunited at the Capital Summertime Ball in London on Sunday, June 15. Smith, 56, and Jeff, 60, looked straight out of the 90s as they posed together for photos. The pair's last public outing was at the 2023 Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop. They later hit the stage to perform mega hits like the theme song from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. You can check out a video from Capital's official TikTok account below: Smith and Jeff formed the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince in the mid-1980s after meeting at a house party in Philadelphia. Come 1987, they released their debut album, Rock the House, which garnered acclaim thanks to its clean, humorous storytelling style. In 1988, they released their second album, He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper, which featured the still-beloved hit song 'Parents Just Don't Understand.' The following year, 'Parents Just Don't Understand' won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. Of course, we can't talk about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff without mentioning 'Summertime.' The legends dropped the single in 1991, winning them a second Grammy. Their other notable albums include Homebase and Code Red. Smith and Jeff's fame also transitioned to television when Smith starred on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996 and Jeff had a recurring role as Jazz. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Nowadays, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is still a beloved series with a theme song that's stood the test of time, as evidenced by Smith's and Jeff's epic U.K. reunion. Smith also performed the Men in Black theme song. He appeared in three of the franchise's four films: Men in Black in 1997, Men in Black II in 2002, and Men in Black 3 in 2012. Iconic '90s Hip-Hop Duo Performs Together for the First Time in Years first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beloved Singer, 37, Makes Final Public Appearance Before Serious Cancer Treatments
Beloved Singer, 37, Makes Final Public Appearance Before Serious Cancer Treatments originally appeared on Parade. A talented singer-songwriter with a young son revealed in an Instagram video earlier this month that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo a double mastectomy later this year. Jessie J, 37 (real name Jessica Ellen Cornish), walked the red carpet for the Capital Summertime Ball 2025 at Wembley Stadium on June 15, in London, England. The annual Summertime Ball is put on by the U.K. radio station Capital. It is a mini musical festival that takes place on either the first or second Saturday or Sunday in June, depending on the year. In addition to Jessie J, the lineup for 2025 included Mariah Carey, Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff, Benson Boone, Dasha, Rita Ora and more. When the British Grammy-nominated singer revealed her cancer diagnosis, she had said that Summertime Ball would be her last hurrah before undergoing her cancer treatment and June 3, Jessie J revealed in a candid, emotional video that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In her usual cheeky way, she was making light of her situation, but became quite emotional when talking about other people going through what she is currently going through. "I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. I'm highlighting the word early. Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early.' I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period. I just wanted to be open and share it, 1) because selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard. I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support, and also their own stories. I'm an open book. It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much, similar and worse. Um, that's the bit that kills me," said the singer. "I'm getting to keep my nipples. That's good. It's a weird topic and a weird situation," said Jessie, adding, "It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery. And I will come back with massive tits and more music." Jessie J has a young son named Sky, who just turned 2 in May. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Beloved Singer, 37, Makes Final Public Appearance Before Serious Cancer Treatments first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Will Smith brings son Jaden on stage in sweet Father's Day tribute at Capital's Summertime Ball before performing iconic 90s track
Will Smith brought his son Jaden on stage during his high-energy set at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard on Sunday afternoon. The rapper and actor, 56, was one of the stars on the bill to perform to the packed crowd at Wembley Stadium in London. During his appearance, The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air star sent the crowd into a frenzy when he brought his son Jaden, 26, on stage with him. Jaden, who is also an established artist, could be heard joking: 'I'm only joining cause it's Father's Day.' Will then told the 80,000-strong audience: 'Ladies and gentleman, can you get yourselves up for a second and say hi'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The rapper and actor, 56, was one of the stars on the bill to perform to the packed crowd at Wembley Stadium in London 'Ladies and gentleman, this is my son Jaden. 'It's a very good time to say I love you.' The proud dad continued: 'Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there, that's my guy right there.' Will then encouraged the crowd to turn to their kids and tell them they love them, asking them also to embrace for a hug. The star then continued his set, including a short performance of iconic 90s track Prince Of Bel Air, from the beloved sitcom. He also sang Miami, with DJ Jazxy Jeff joining him on stage to belt out the nostaglic hit. Will's appearance comes after he left fans divided as he continues his music comeback. The dad-of-three released a music video for his new single Pretty Girls on Friday, less than three months after the release of his last studio album, Based on a True Story, which flopped in the charts. Mariah Carey, Benson Boone, Tate McRae, Myles Smith, Lola Young, Jade Thirlwall and surprise act JLS also took to the stage at the Summertime Ball. Meanwhile, Jessie J arrived at Wembley Stadium for the concert, just a week after sharing her breast cancer diagnosis with fans. The singer, 37, flashed a beaming smile as she put on a brave face, wearing a black mini dress layered over a sheer black catsuit. Adding height with black patent leather wedges, Jessie beamed for the cameras ahead of her highly anticipated performance. She previously said how her cancer had been caught 'early', telling her fans in an emotional video: 'Cancer sucks in any form but I'm holding onto the word early.' Jessie revealed that she discovered she had the illness before the release of her hit new single No Secrets, which was released on April 25. The mother of one said she would be undergoing surgery after performing at the Summertime Ball in London.
