When Kendrick Lamar released his new song, “i,” on Tuesday, it felt like a promising sign that we’d see his sophomore album sooner rather than later. The song was the first solo single that he had released since his 2012 debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, and it seemed to signal that his new project would drop before the end of the year — and it might.

“I’m hoping to push it out before 2015,” K. Dot told Carson Daly during an interview on 97.1 AMP Radio. “I’m gonna say that. I’m working hard in the studio.”

Not the most revealing tidbit, but, hey, it’s more detail than we’ve gotten so far. Unless you count that promise from TDE’s CEO that the label has plans to drop six albums in 2014. (With four already out and Kendrick apparently on the way, there’s actually a chance that might happen — as long as we get Jay Rock’s album before 2015, too).

As for “i,” the Compton native says that it sounds unlike anything else you’ll hear on rap radio these days for a reason.

“When I go into creating an album or any type of song, I usually cut off everything from the radio because you can easily be influenced from songs that you like, songs that you may not like,” he said. “So I said, ‘I’m gonna go in the studio and I’m going to do what I feel organically without being confined to industry standards or what ...

The answer is “No.”

The question?

Is there anything Pharrell Williams can’t do?

The omnipresent multihyphenate just added another title to his already expansive resume: video game character.

That’s right. The “Come Get It Bae” singer/rapper/producer — and his signature buffalo hat, of course — will make an appearance in the upcoming video game, NBA 2K15.

The game’s graphics and detail are incredibly life-like, but in the clip the new “The Voice” judge posted on Instagram, the programmers of the new MyCareer mode technology went a bit off the rails with their creative license because the diminutive Grammy winner appears to be as tall as an NBA player.

“#YourTimeHasCome to meet me in @2K #NBA2K15. New face scan technology will make it possible for us to meet face-to-face in one scene. Coming soon,” reads the caption.

Additionally, Skateboard P’s real voice is featured, as is the real voices of most of the NBA players.

NBA 2K15, which features the reigning league MVP Kevin Durant on the cover, is set to hit shelves on October 7.

Maurice Bobb @ReeseReport

Now that we know (somewhat) who Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer of Comedy Central’s “Broad City” would choose in a game of Eff, Marry, Kill, it’s time to get their take on a few other things.

MTV News challenged the comedy duo to share their snap reactions to pop-cultural figures such as Rihanna (“delicious, dripping perfection”), Drake (“I like him!”) and Justin Bieber (“guilty pleasure,” according to Glazer, while Jacobson left it at “I’m not”).

It wasn’t Adam Levine, however, that they dubbed sexiest man alive. No, that honor went to President Barack Obama.

“Honestly, talk about sexiest man alive,” Glazer said. “We shouldn’t put that stuff on him, but he’s the full package.”

Abbi Jacobson, the other half of the duo, agreed: “Full package.”

There are also some unexpectedly strong opinions about Will Smith thrown into the mix, and a Blue Ivy impression to boot.

Check out the clip below.

“Broad City” returns to Comedy Central in January 2015.

Related: Find Out When ‘Broad City’ Returns, Go On A Rollercoaster Of Emotions

Kase Wickman @worstkase

If you’re still reeling over Allison Williams’ transformation into the title role of “Peter Pan Live!”, then hold onto your tights. The first official look at Christopher Walken’s Captain Hook has been released, and the visual, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, might just leave you speechless.

So, how does the veteran actor look as the antagonist of NBC’s upcoming live musical production? Ummmm, let’s just say that his take on the villain is sure to sink its hook right into the very center of your darkest nightmares.

Hit up Entertainment Weekly for more details on Walken’s Captain Hook.

Entertainment Weekly / NBC

Walken is no novice to theatre, having played the lead in several Shakespeare plays including “Hamlet,” “Macbeth” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

However, he is tackling more musical elements than he’s used to. “I’m not a good singer,” the stage vet told EW. “The songs are done almost like patter. Think Rex Harrison in ‘My Fair Lady.’”

“Peter Pan Live!” will air this Dec 4.

Jessica Hyndman

Lest you think that cliff-diving in paradise is all fun and games, Justin Bieber learned the hard way that jumping face-first off of super-tall rocks into the watery depths below can actually be kind of dangerous. Just one more reason why you should never go outside under any circumstances ever.

On Wednesday (September 24), the “Confident” singer tweeted that he “busted [his] ear drum cliff diving,” adding that his “Doc says [he] might need surgery now.” And how does JB feel about his predicament? It “sucks,” he admits.

Should Beliebers worry about the future of Justin’s musical career? Nope, says the 20-year-old Canadian native. “My ear drum might back us up a little but I’m still bringing you this new music,” he reassured his Twitter followers.

Damn you, cliff-diving, indeed.

Although not confirmed, the injury might stem from Bieber’s cliff-diving ventures over last July, which he captured in a now-deleted Instagram video. TMZ, being TMZ, obviously made a copy of the clip.

John Walker

Bad at filling out bios seeks same.

Since Bobby Shmurda emerged this summer, many fans and critics have compared his sound and aesthetic to Chief Keef’s. And some of the comparisons certainly make sense — they’re both young, exude an aggressive energy and they’ve both shown the ability to make a catchy song. But on Keef’s latest release, it sounds like he may be taking a shot at the 20 year old and his crew.

“I still’ll come and rob you for your kilo/ And you know you ain’t catch no body ’bout a week ago,” the Chicago native raps on “Beetlejuice,” which dropped on Wednesday (September 24). The line is a flip on one of the more popular lyrics from Shmurda’s breakout, “Hot N—a,” where he raps: “Mitch caught a body ’bout a week ago, week ago.”

Earlier this month, 50 Cent said the Brooklyn-bred newbie reminded him of Keef. “It’s hard for me not to like it, because it reminds me of Chief Keef,” Fif said in an interview with Hot 97. “It feels like the Drill music that they made. It’s the same energy. It’s a New York version of it.”

Hopefully, Keef and Bobby can hash things out before this goes any further.

Adam Fleischer

I wonder if Bobby Shmurda and co. ever imagined that the Shmoney Dance they created in the streets of Brooklyn would one day make its way onto a golf course. For some reason, I doubt it. But it has.

The U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team is competing against Europe this week, and after their 16-to-8 victory on Tuesday (September 23), it was Shmoney Dance time for the youngsters (to the sounds of Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora’s “Black Widow,” of course).

Another video, featuring team members Brad Dalke, Davis Riley and Sam Burns, calls it their “birdie dance” in the YouTube description and title.

The team must have been sinking a lot of birdies, because an announcer from the Golf Channel asked one of the players: “What did you invent in the past few days that has taken off with this team?”

A few players also changed the spelling on Twitter to #schmoney, but maybe that’s because the tournament was held in Scotland?

A number of athletes have already Shmoney Danced over the last few weeks, from Team U.S.A. after their FIBA victory to NFL players celebrating touchdowns.

We can probably expect more to come.

[H/t Deadspin]

Adam Fleischer

(Watch a timeline of Wiz and Amber’s relationship above)

Amber Rose has reportedly filed for divorce from Wiz Khalifa, and judging by fan reactions, many hearts were broken as a result. The couple began dating in 2011, before having a baby and tying the knot last year. All along the way, they seemed to be madly in love, and it’s a shame to see them go their separate ways. Take a look back at some happier times in their relationship.

Going public with their love

Wiz and Amber had only been dating for a few months, when they made their love very public knowledge. The Pittsburgh rapper appeared in a FADER magazine spread, and the blonde beauty was there right alongside him.

In March of that year, they made a joint appearance on MTV’s “RapFix Live” with Sway, where Wiz explained that they did their best to avoid making tabloid headlines. “We just stay positive with each other, that’s the important thing,” he said. “The game will try to tear you down and try to make you feel like what you have already is not enough. We’re very, very close and we understand each other’s life.”

Red carpet debut, tattoos and wedding talk

Later that year, Amber got Wiz’s face tattooed on her arm, and in August they made their big debut on the 2011 VMA red carpet, hinting that marriage was coming soon. “We discuss it all the time….we’re very much in ...

Is there anything Taylor Swift can’t do? She has invited real-life fans into her real-life home just to jam out. She was a total stage-owning sparkle princess at the iHeartRadio music festival. And, in case you missed her choreography-heavy “Shake It Off” video, she can totally twerk and finger-tut with the best of ‘em.

Not that she can necessarily keep up with said dance professionals, but whatever! By the looks of these latest outtakes she’s released from the clip, she was having the time of her life on set.

Just look at Taylor’s moves.

Oooooooo, and this.

And especially this.

Seriously jealous of your moves, Taylor.

In case you missed the first four sets of outtakes, go behind the scenes of the cheerleading, ballet, modern dance and animator sequences.

Jessica Hyndman

After some nights, you’ll need photographic evidence to fill in the memory gaps that have been flooded with tequila. When it comes to Instagramming your booze-soaked exploits, however, it may not be necessary to explain that you are, in fact, #drunk (or #drunkies or having a #drunknight). As is the case with these Instagrams and their actual hashtags, a picture can be worth a thousand “I love you, man”s.

1. “#drunk #drunkbunny”

2. “#toilet #pic #picture #drunk #alcohol #uni #university #secondyear #haha”

3. “#drunk#captain#gotsick#throwingup”

4. “#bluehair #mermaid #bobmarley #drunk #tan #summertime #awesome #party #goodtimes #poppinasquat #hadtopee #gotcaught #whiteass #dope”

5. “#drunk #killerswings #notaselfie #metallica #jackass #fun”

6. “#drunk #pals #gonzos”

7. “#DrunkNights”

8. “#friends #loveit #hilarious #wild #weout #drunkies #hahaah”

9. “#puzzle #drunk”

10. “#drunk #friends #friendship”

11. “#NeverDrankThatMuchGuaroInMyLife #NeverWillDoItAgain #MaybeALilBit”

12. “#girls #drunk #friends #nightout #girlsnight #alexhasaclawhand”

13. “#picnic…#drunkies #traveler #wanderlust”

14. “#drunk #girls #agencylife #pout”

15. “#WCW #humpday #goose #humpin #huntingparty #drunk #InstaSize”

16. “#lush #drunkies #wegotyelledat #shutup #LAreppin”

17. “#superman #strong #party #drunk”

18. “#birthdayweekend #eighteenth #18th #amazing #drunk #peace #pout #signaturepose #vogue #loool #sober #nat #drunk”

19. “#stuck #bin #drunk #bestfriend #hilarious”

20. “After hours Drunk at the office…#thebestbossever”

21. “#quad #pizza #amazingholiday #drunk #messy #weeheyy”

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Tess Barker

Tess Barker is a stand up comic and co-host of the Lady to Lady podcast.