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The BoykinZ, an Atlanta-based quartet of sisters known as the “Black Girls of Country,” are making waves in the country music scene. With over 80 million TikTok views and a signing with Quality Control Music, the group is set to release their latest single, Fell In Love With a Cowboy, on November 15. The song, […]
Durand Jones delivered a captivating and soulful Tiny Desk performance, showcasing his remarkable voice and profound storytelling. Performing four tracks from his debut solo album, Wait Til I Get Over, Jones passionately explored themes of hope, resilience, and finding joy in adversity. Backed by an impressive ensemble, including members of The Harlem Gospel Travelers, he […]
“We’ve been waiting to find the right partners who understand our story and are willing to tell it all,” said Nathan Morris in a statement, per Variety. “Denis [O’Sullivan] and Jeff [Kalligheri] at Compelling Pictures understood us day 1.” Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave will fund and produce the film with current Boyz II Men […]
Rapper Pusha T is launching a new coffee brand called Grindin, inspired by the 2002 Clipse hit single of the same name, produced by Pharrell. The brand will debut this weekend at Los Angeles’ Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival and Café Tropical, where visitors can try the coffee from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST on […]
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will […]
Drake recently shared a touching note from his 7-year-old son, Adonis, offering fans a rare peek into his role as a father. The Canadian rapper posted the handwritten message on Instagram Stories, where Adonis expressed his love and gratitude, saying, “Thank you for giving me such a good life and a good family. I love […]
Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 nods, including album of the year for COWBOY CARTER and song and record of the year for “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” This makes her the most-nominated artist in Grammys history with 99 career nominations. Other major nominees include Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, who are both up for […]
Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of legendary musician Prince and a Minneapolis-based singer, passed away Monday at age 64. Confirmed by a representative for Prince’s estate, her cause of death was not disclosed. Nelson, who released four albums between 1988 and 2011, was planning a farewell concert last June but couldn’t attend due to […]
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural pioneer, has passed away at 91, sparking tributes from industry giants like LL Cool J, Victoria Monét, and Reverend Al Sharpton. Known for producing Michael Jackson’s legendary albums Thriller and Off the Wall and organizing the all-star “We Are the World” project, Jones reshaped music and championed […]
Eddie Murphy will star as funk legend George Clinton in an upcoming biopic directed by Bill Condon for Amazon MGM Studios. Based on Clinton’s memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?, the film will explore Clinton’s groundbreaking journey with Parliament-Funkadelic, whose psychedelic and sci-fi-inspired music redefined the genre. Murphy, […]
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