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Atlantic Records Fresh off the success of her viral hit, “Area Codes,” rising rap star Kaliii drops off her latest single, “K Toven.” The new track puts a unique spin on Beethoven‘s “Fur Elise” with its infusion of classic elements and the popular Jersey club sound. The accompanying music video sees Kaliii rapping alongside a Black woman pianist, […]
Central City Productions Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard hosted the 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Deemed the “greatest night in gospel music,” the annual celebration highlights the contributions and achievements of gospel music artists and industry professionals. The ceremony, which took place at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, July 15, featured appearances and performances by Kierra Sheard, who opened the show […]
ABC/Randy Holmes A$AP Rocky returns to music with the release of his new song, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n).” The Pharrell Williams-produced single is an upbeat, base-heavy track on which Rocky raps of starting a riot and hints at marriage with his girlfriend, Rihanna. In the first line of his first verse, A$AP raps, “My wife is erotic, I’m smokin’ […]
Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Major League Pickleball recently earned a few big-name investors; among the list are stars Drake and Michael B. Jordan. The duo put funds into the Brooklyn Aces team, whose commitment to a “new era” in pickleball includes engaging with the sports community, growing the team’s brand presence and elevating Aces’ athletes heading into the new season. New investors […]
Apple Music Rising rapper Ice Spice continues to make a name for herself by dropping catchy hit singles, one after another. When it comes to the hip-hop star’s musical inspirations, she cites the artistry of Young Money label mates Drake and Nicki Minaj. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Ice Spice opens up about her relationship with Nicki, who she says shows her the hip-hop ropes. “I […]
ABC/Paula Lobo DJ Cassidy is hitting the road, heading to Atlanta with his popular Pass the Mic concert series. Powered by The Black Promoters Collective, Pass the Mic Live! kicks off at the State Farm Arena on Saturday, September 2, and will feature performances by Fat Joe, Keyshia Cole, Remy Ma, Jagged Edge, Akon, Shaggy The Lox, Method Man and Redman, along with special surprise guests. […]
Lucasfilm Costume designer Shawna Trpcic recently scored her third Emmy nomination for a Star Wars small-screen project, Disney+’s third season of The Mandalorian. This is her third nomination, following noms for the first season and The Book of Boba Fett. She tells ABC Audio she wasn’t even aware it was Emmy nomination week the first time around. “I didn’t even know that was […]
ABC/Stewart Cook Live Nation Urban and IMG announced Wednesday, July 19, the lineup for Honeyland Festival 2023, which includes an all-star list of hip-hop and R&B artists. Mary J. Blige is billed as the main act for the two-day fest kicking off in Crown Festival Park near Houston on November 11 and 12. Joining the Grammy […]
ABC/Eric McCandless Say “Hello” to Lionel Richie‘s new fragrance. The American Idol judge came out with his first perfume, Hello, back in 2019, and now, he’s launching his second, People reports. It’s called Easy Like Sunday Morning, named after a lyric in his 1977 hit with the Commodores, “Easy.” “I was very successful when I put out Hello,” Lionel tells People. “[What] I didn’t realize […]
Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Mighty Dream Forum Pharrell Williams is well known for his chart-topping, award-winning songs, like Billboard number ones “Blurred Lines,” “Happy” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” But in order for the super producer to create the popular hits, he must maintain a healthy mind and body. To that end, Williams follows a strict daily routine. It starts with waking […]