The social media giant is putting a stop to its technology that identifies people in photos. We look at what prompted the move and what it means for usersFacebook has announced it is deleting about 1bn “faceprints” it used as part of a facial recognition system for photo tagging, citing concerns with the technology.Meta, the…… MORE
Multi-platinum rap superstar Cardi B will host the 2021 American Music Awards,In what’s sure to be an epic celebration of music, the five-time AMA winner expressed excitement about hosting the awards show for the first time.“When I received the invite to host the AMAs, I was so excited,” Cardi said in a statement. “I’m ready…… MORE
The 51-year-old rapper and Rock Hall inductee already made his first post.For years, Jay-Z has flirted with the idea of being online.He had a short stint on Twitter, but now, after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it seems that the hip-hop icon is ready to embrace his own social media…… MORE
The influence of the late Luther Vandross will always be seen throughout the music industry. Today, his estate is making sure of that as they keep the R&B legend’s legacy and music alive through a new partnership.Variety reports that Vandross’ estate closed in on a $40 million deal with Primary Wave Music — an independent…… MORE
The fall from grace that R. Kelly has been living through for the past two decades has seen him lose everything from his house of horror allegedly filled with underaged girls and boys all the way to the immense amount of respect he once had in the music industry.One thing he has been able to…… MORE
FX and Hulu are moving from Britney Spears to Janet Jackson in their latest documentary.In 2004, the controversy involving Janet Jackson and her wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl was all anyone could talk about.Now, as the streaming era is fascinated with all things docu-series and exploring the early aughts, FX and Hulu will tell…… MORE
The disgraced singer is facing 10 years to life in prison but is now getting help from someone experienced in a similar legal area.Embattled R&B singer R. Kelly, who was convicted on charges of sex trafficking racketeering last month is trying to fight his way out of prison and he has reportedly got help from…… MORE
Ronnie Wilson, the older brother of Charlie Wilson and one-third of the legendary Gap Band, has passed away.According to TMZ, Wilson passed away at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday (November 2). His wife Linda Boulware-Wilson said Wilson passed away peacefully as he held her hand before he drew his final breath.Ronnie Wilson suffered…… MORE
Fetty Wap may not have the cooked pies in the kitchen but the feds say he was slinging them.The 30-year-old New Jersey rapper was busted for his alleged role in a bicoastal opioid drug ring based out of Long Island, law enforcement said Friday.The “Trap Queen” artist — who brags in his 2014 hit song…… MORE
R&B songstress Chante Moore and former BET executive Stephen G. Hill have announced their engagement.The singer went public with their relationship while on baecation with Hill, who celebrated his 60 birthday on Tuesday (Oct. 26). Both shared the same photo on their Instagram accounts, showing them cozied up on a boat watching the sunset over…… MORE
Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…
LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…