THE 2021 ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL AWARDS AIRS ON JUNE 22 We love to see table shakers and culture shifters get their flowers, and that’s exactly what ASCAP is doing for these three award-winning producers and songwriters. On June 22, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and D-Nice will be honored with the ASCAP Voice of the Culture…… MORE
Pharrell Gives Back To His Home State By Opening Multiple Private Schools In Virginia
Virginia native Pharrell Williams is doing his part to make sure low-income families are “happy” with their education goals. The musician/entrepreneur is launching a private school for those who can’t afford to send their children to a regular private school. Williams is doing this through his non-profit initiative, Yellow, a 501(C)(3) non-profit established by the…… MORE
Taraji P. Henson to Play Miss Hannigan In ‘Annie Live’
In her acting career, Taraji P. Henson is known to play some beloved and funny characters in many of her films and TV shows. One thing many of her roles have in common is their fierce persona. Now Henson will get to bring that same energy into a different kind of role. It was announced…… MORE
T.I. announces last album, ‘Kill the King’
Tip revealed that his final album is “coming soon” at the end of his “What It’s Come To” video. T.I. is bowing out of the rap game. On Tuesday (June 8), the Atlanta rap legend shared the video for his newest single, “What It’s Come To.” At the end of the clip, Tip revealed that…… MORE
Drake & Future Are Back Together In The Studio
We haven’t heard any updates regarding Drake’s highly-anticipated upcoming album Certified Lover Boy in a while. The album was initially announced to be released at the beginning of this year but after Drake sustained a serious knee injury, he pushed back the release to focus on his recovery. He appears to be feeling much better,…… MORE
A Teenager Called out Diddy for Allegedly Stealing His App Idea
The teenager addressed the rap mogul in a very personal video. P. Diddy is nothing short of a household name. Just last week, he hosted a massive, star-studded birthday bash for Quality Control CEO Pee, which featured live dancers, exotic animals, and more. He even has his own private jet “Combs Air,” a true testament…… MORE
‘Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta’ announces new faces for Season 10
Yung Baby Tate, Renni Rucci, and Omeretta The Great joins the already established cast of heavy-hitters, including Spice, Bambi, Karlie Redd, and more. The new season will premiere on VH1 in July Per recent reports, Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta has officially announced their cast for season 10, including some new faces. After their hiatus due…… MORE
‘Peaches’ (Remix): Justin Bieber Teams With Ludacris, Usher, And Snoop Dogg (VIDEO)
The new summer mix will sure to get you moving. A new remix of Justin Bieber’s latest hit single, “Peaches,” is out now Monday (June 7), and the Canadian-bred artist has tapped Ludacris, Usher, and Snoop Dogg to join in on the fun. Appearing on his recently released album, Justice, “Peaches,” which premiered in March,…… MORE
Snoop Dogg joins Def Jam Recordings as executive creative and strategic consultant
The 49-year-old rap star will advise and develop new talent at the historic label. Snoop Dogg is adding a new role to his repertoire. The Long Beach rap legend has joined Def Jam Recordings as the label’s new executive creative and strategic consultant, Variety reported on Monday (June 7). The new role “will allow him…… MORE
Mariah Carey Leaves Jay-Z’s Roc Nation After Explosive Meeting
A reported “blazing row” has led to the two friends and collaborators parting ways. Despite early reports that an “explosive argument” between Mariah Carey and Jay-Z left the area as scorched earth, Metro UK is saying the two departed amicably. The pair met recently to discuss the future of Carey’s career, according to The Sun,…… MORE
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TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…
MUSIC CITY ICON GAIL MASONDO PASSES ON
All of us plant seeds. And the thing about those seeds is you never know where they will sprout or how much of a harvest they will manifest. Because Gail Hamilton Masondo was my mother, I know, for certain, that when she moved to Nashville, she had absolutely no idea of the kind mark that…