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A$AP Rocky’s mom knew when she saw loveeeeeee. As the rapper (born Rakim Mayers) recently revealed, it was his mom Renee Black that first planted the seed that he should date his now-partner Rihanna. “My mother used to say s–t like, ‘I know you like this girl that you with right now,’” A$AP recalled during an appearance on the Jan. 15 […]
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said in a statement that there were no signs of foul […]
Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it’s being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning “one final time” for the Feb. 1 show, for which he will also serve as an executive producer. Only singer Andy Williams, who […]
Bruno Mars, who announced “The Romantic,” his first solo album in nearly a decade, on Wednesday, has announced a six-month stadium tour across two continents, launching in April. “The Romantic Tour” is produced by Live Nation and spans nearly 40 shows across North America, Europe, and the U.K. The tour launches on Friday, April 10, in Las […]
Muni Long, born Priscilla Renea Hamilton, says her former managers forced her to spend five days in a mental health facility instead of receiving the medical treatment she needed during a lupus flare-up. In recently filed court documents, the “Made For Me” singer addressed previous allegations brought forward by her ex-managers, Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon, who previously […]
Prince is seeing a significant Spotify streaming boost in his catalog thanks to key syncs in the series finale of “Stranger Things.” Since the episode debuted on New Year’s Eve, “Purple Rain” has seen a 243 percent increase in Spotify global streams and a 577 percent surge in global Gen-Z streams specifically, Variety can exclusively reveal. “When Doves […]
Philadelphia’s own Jill Scott is making her grand return to music in 2026. Per Variety, the powerful R&B voice has announced her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern,” on her social media. The 53-year-old will be releasing it through Blues Babe Records, Human Re Sources and The Orchard. With great excitement, the songwriter wrote on her Instagram, “Finally […]
Usher joined his sons for the launch of Instagram’s “Carversations” series, blending heartwarming family dynamics with a glimpse into generational humor. In the trending clip, the singer is playfully roasted for misstating their ages as “67” instead of “6 and 7,” prompting laughs and lighthearted teasing. The exchange highlights their bond and how tech, music, […]
Nas lit up the T-Mobile Arena grounds during the NBA Cup semifinals with a surprise outdoor performance for Amazon Music’s In the Paint series. The Queensbridge rapper ran through iconic tracks like “Got Urself A Gun,” “New York State of Mind,” and “Oochie Wally,” bringing fans into a live celebration of his legacy. He also […]
During his “Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends – A Benefit Concert” at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the 34-year-old Grammy-winning rapper surprised fans by proposing to his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Mariah The Scientist, 28, in the middle of his set. According to footage circulating online, the “UY SCUTI” artist paused […]
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