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Shelia Michelle Is Turning Purpose Into Power and Inspiring...
Shelia Michelle continues to prove that resilience, faith, and creativity can coexist...
Tarrus Riley Removed From 2026 ‘Best Of The Best’ Miami...
Tarrus Riley has been removed from the 2026 Best Of The Best Music Fest lineup in...
Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda Respond To Rick Ross Over 50 Cent...
Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda fired back at Rick Ross after his Joe and Jada podcast...
48% of UK venues launched in 2025 have already closed,...
According to Companies House data analysed by TicketSource, 73% of UK venues shutter...
German house mainstay Philipp Jung, co-founder of M.A.N.D.Y....
The DJ, producer and label head was an icon of Germany’s house music sceneContinue...
Wiz Khalifa Wanted by Romanian Police After 9-Month Prison...
Wiz was sentenced in December for illegal drug possession charges tied to a 2024...
French Montana, Rick Ross, Fetty Wap & Ice Spice Lead Summer...
French Montana, Rick Ross, and Ice Spice headline Summer Jam 2026 on July 24 at...
Good Grief: ‘Peanuts’ Music Owners Launch Legal Blitz Over...
Four new lawsuits claim Vince Guaraldi's iconic score has been used without permission...
The Howard Family Bookstore Shines A Bright Light On A...
Reading is fundamental and so is community. In Black spaces, reading, books and...
Drake Is On Pace To Make History After Dropping Three Albums...
Drake is once again proving why he’s one of the biggest artists in music industry...
Shamrock Capital Raises More Than $800 Million in Capital...
The raise for Shamrock's fourth fund targeting film, TV, music and other content...
Stormzy & Odeal – 24 Hours
Artist: Stormzy × OdealSong Title: 24 HoursGenre: UK Rap / Afro-Fusion / R&BRelease...
Lizzo vs. Everybody: A Love Story
Lizzo blasted social media, algorithms and Atlantic Records while begging listeners...
From Custom Gold Records & Made-to-Order Bobbleheads: Unique...
This gift guide speaks to every father out there, even the hard-to-shop-for dads.
Ayra Starr & Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat” Surpasses 60 Million...
Gimme Dat Hits Major Spotify Milestone for Ayra Starr & Wizkid Gimme Dat by Ayra...
OsamaSon celebrates his birthday with new song “off that!”
It’s possibly the first offering from his upcoming album NOCTURNAL.
Cardi B’s Business Empire Keeps Growing With Fashionphile...
Cardi B's business moves keep multiplying as she becomes Fashionphile's newest global...
Pheelz – I’m Okay
Artist: PheelzSong Title: I’m OkayGenre: Afrobeats / Afro-FusionRelease Date: May...
Ledisi Joins Broadway Cast of ‘Wanted’ Musical
Ledisi is bringing her majestic voice to Broadway. The Grammy-winning singer and...
How Wax Motif’s New Album, House of Wax II, Is Challenging...
Instead of playing it safe, Wax Motif is pushing beyond genre boundaries on House...
Hello, It’s Me: Cardi Leads BET Award Nominations
Cardi B dominates 2026 BET Awards with 6 nods, Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist...
The World Was Listening: The Saudi National Orchestra and...
The performance arrives at a moment when Saudi Arabia has moved decisively into...
Stephanie Mills Survived The Music Industry, Now She Does...
Stephanie Mills is a consummate professional who has worked the stage since the...
In The Chair With: GlossBoss J
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our...
What if Drake had dropped one perfect album?
We took a shot at paring back ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR to a more manageable...
PAPER Magazine and Meta Host Fashion & Film Event at 2026...
It’s festival season, and we aren’t talking about Coachella. PAPER has made it to...
Wiz Khalifa Placed On Romania’s Wanted List; Faces Arrest...
Wiz Khalifa's Romania drug case just went international after authorities added...
Skrillex’s New Creative Platform Contra Will Debut In Berlin...
Featuring more than 70 artists, Contra's first edition happens at Berlin Kraftwerk.
Save the Date: Billboard Latin Music Week Is Back in Miami...
Billboard announced the dates for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week on Wednesday...
Kenia OS Dominates Tecate Emblema With Massive K DE KARMA...
Four years after her last appearance at Tecate Emblema, Kenia OS returned to the...
Jonas Blue Is Evergreen
Jonas Blue is the dance/pop production project of Guy Robin, a UK DJ who has spent...
Carolina Performing Arts Announces New Festival
The inaugural All. Together. Now. festival at UNC-Chapel Hill, set for February...
From Jordans to Dunks: The Best Outfits to Match Your Heat
From Jordan 1s to Yeezys, this guide breaks down how to build sneaker matching outfits...
Bad Bunny Is Launching the Benito Antonio Collection, Rooted...
The Boricua star presents his point of view through a 150-piece collection.
Madonna Sends Message to Those Who Say Dance Is ‘Dead’...
The Queen of Pop's follow-up to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor is set to drop...
mgk & Wiz Khalifa Announce ‘Blog Era Boyz’ Mixtape & Drop...
The project arrives very soon, as the duo is currently on the road for mgk's Lost...
‘No Jumper’ Co-Host Ant Jefe Arrested On Murder Charge...
A rising voice in the podcast space is now facing serious legal trouble, as Ant...
Chart Brief: Chris Brown Scores Top 5 R&B Album, Elijah...
Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements...
Pooh Shiesty To Starnd Trial In July For Robbing Gucci...
Pooh Shiesty's heading to trial July 6 over the alleged Gucci Mane studio incident...
Motionless in White Tops Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart Again,...
The pair’s “Playing God” debuts at No. 1.
Harry Styles’ Team Responds to Fan Complaints About Obstructed...
"We are actively working on making adjustments to improve visibility," HSHQ shared.
Drake’s “Outside Tweaking” and the best new songs right...
Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.
Jess Hilarious Talks Co-Parenting, The Breakfast Club &...
Jess Hilarious steps beyond comedy and radio, explaining why she wrote a book on...
BeatsToRapOn Is Where Independent Artists Go To Look Official...
Most independent artists do not fail because the music is bad. They fail because...
Kylie Minogue Spills on Those Madonna Collaboration Rumors:...
The two pop superstars did perform together at a 2024 stop on Madonna's Celebration...
Laura Benanti & Tituss Burgess to Cohost ‘The Tony Awards:...
Right afterward, you can watch the Tonys, hosted for the first time by P!nk.
Jeff Probst on the Return of the Sia Prize for ‘Survivor...
The host also explained in a new interview why he thinks musicians are so drawn...
Vybz Kartel Announces June 5 Album
One of the most influential artists in dancehall history, Vybz Kartel, marks a defining...
Every Drake Music Video From Iceman and Habibti Ranked
All of Drake's new music videos ranked. Continue reading…
Rihanna Shooting Suspect Ordered To Take Mental Health...
Ivanna Ortiz faces life in prison after allegedly firing 20 bullets at Rihanna's...
Big Freedia to release SOPHIE-produced record this summer
All three tracks on the new EP were produced a decade agoContinue reading...
Shakira’s Tax Battle Shines a Light on the Complex Legal...
Cross-border touring can make for some intricate tax considerations. As one expert...
Cardi B Reveals What Daughter Kulture Does in Her Closet...
The rapper also revealed how she handles getting rid of gifts from "certain exes."
Lupe Fiasco Drops New Freestyle Over Drake’s “Shabang”
Lupe Fiasco addressed some recent fan critique over Drake's "Shabang" titled "CliqueBang"...
Laylah Amatullah Barrayn Won A Brooklyn Arts Award By Helping...
Photographer Laylah Amatullah Barryn uses her lens to document and preserve Black...
Kehlani’s ‘Folded’ Breaks No. 1 Record on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop...
The Grammy-winning hit is the longest-running leader in the chart’s 33-year history.
John Summit to Embark on North American Arena Tour This Fall
The 20 date CTRL ESCAPE tour launches this October in Champaign, Ill., where Summit...
Drake Plays a ‘Yes Man’ for Kevin Durant in Funny Ad Supporting...
KD has remained loyal to the OVO rapper, and Drizzy returns the favor.
Abimbola Funke – Yoruba Hymns Medley (Vol 1)
“Yoruba Hymns Medley (Vol 1)” is a heartfelt reimagining of beloved Yoruba hymns,...
Vanessa Bling’s New Song Revisits Lost Years After Vybz...
Vanessa Bling’s new single True Story is a reflection on her perseverance through...
Kanye West’s Payment Problems Keep Piling Up In Court With...
Kanye West's Yeezy brand gets sued by web design company Ryanso for $150K in unpaid...
Watch Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’ Become a Rainy-Day...
It's the first cover song for the newest YouTube series from Moonbug Entertainment...
Megan Thee Stallion to Host Hot Girl Summer Runway Show...
The Houston native brings her swimwear brand to the 305 once again later this month.
Sybil Wilkes Recaps Georgia, Kentucky, Congress, and Ebola
Black communities face high-stakes issues from elections to global health, underscoring...
Max B Took Shots At Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe Fires Back
Max B was a guest on Million Dollaz Worth of Game and took shots at Big Daddy Kane's...
Magixx & Carter Efe Team Up in New Skit Ahead of Friday...
Magixx and Carter Efe Build Hype for Upcoming FOLA Collaboration Magixx and Carter...
The Mix 107: Caio Prince
As Brazilian funk sub-genre bruxaria catapults across the globe, São Paulo-hailing...
Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Dropped “Dre Day” From...
On this date in 1993, Dr. Dre released the second single from his landmark debut...
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Exclusive: Chloe Bailey Faces A Dangerous Family In Malcolm...
Peacock has released the first trailer for Strung, the upcoming psychological thriller...
‘Faith Will Be Rewarded!’ 15 Milestones In Springsteen’s...
Why his current shows are a potent distillation of of the singer’s career.
Odumodublvck Ft. Zlatan – Motion Sickness
Artist: Odumodublvck Ft. ZlatanSong Title: Motion SicknessGenre: Hip-Hop / Afrobeats...
ALBUM REVIEW: Thomas Csorba’s Gratifying, ‘Tender Country’...
At a time of uncertainty in mainstream country music—and in the nation at large—the...
Monologues and Mayday in Minneapolis
In defiance of early 2026's harrowing ICE/CBP occupation, Mixed Blood Theatre commissioned...
Max B Ranks Himself Right Behind JAŸ-Z & Biggie, Fans Respectfully...
Max B has never lacked confidence, but this time around, the internet might not...
Rick Ross Threatens To Slap 50 Cent: “Come Get It” As Feud...
Rick Ross reignited his feud with 50 Cent, threatening to slap him with a $1M ring...