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Nas Teases New Music as He Calls Out the Music Industry: “We Gotta Take a Stand as One”
Hip-hop legend Nas has hinted at new music while criticising the music industry for overlooking…
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Michael to Receive Musical Tribute at the 2026 Gotham Film Awards
The cast and creative team behind Michael, the blockbuster biographical film about Michael Jackson, will…
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A$AP Rocky Drops New Song “Shroom Clouds” and Announces Australian Leg of Don’t Be Dumb Tour
A$AP Rocky has released his long-teased single “Shroom Clouds,” featuring Jeremih and reggie, while announcing…
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Missy Elliott to Receive Icon Award From Janet Jackson at Gala of the Stars Benefit
Missy Elliott is set to receive the Icon Award at the 2026 Gala of the…
Michael Jackson’s legendary 1993 Super Bowl halftime performance is getting its own documentary, with Hulu and ESPN announcing a new film exploring the making and…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML has released his fifth studio album, ZUKO!, arriving today, October 16, 2026, through YBNL Nation and EMPIRE. The 13-track project…
American rapper Lil Baby is heading to Lagos, Nigeria, this December after being announced as one of the headliners for the 2026 edition of Flytime…
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former gang leader convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, has been sentenced to 40 years to life…
Summer Walker has filed a lawsuit against Love Renaissance (LVRN), the record label and management company that helped launch her career, accusing the company of…
Ghanaian rap heavyweight Sarkodie has announced a new EP titled DeJaVu, scheduled for release on November 27, 2026, as he prepares to deliver another body…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is taking her music across the world in 2027, announcing the Starrgirl World Tour, a 20-city international tour supporting her…
Erykah Badu has cancelled five dates on her upcoming European tour, citing unforeseen circumstances, in a last-minute change that affects scheduled performances in France, Italy,…
Janet Jackson has given fans a fresh reason to anticipate her next musical chapter after teasing a mysterious new identity, “Diamond Black,” during her performance…
A$AP Rocky is returning to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in eight years, announcing a five-date arena tour scheduled for December 2026…
The Headies has postponed its 18th edition from October 2026 to April 2027, pushing back its planned Toronto ceremony by nearly six months as organisers…
Lana Del Rey delivered one of the standout performances of the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend, closing the three-day event with a set…
British singer-songwriter RAYE has announced a special one-night-only concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where she will perform her sophomore album, This Music May Contain…
R&B singer Summer Walker is facing a lawsuit from Interscope Records, which is seeking at least $50 million in damages after she attempted to terminate…
A Smooth Afrobeat Party Anthem Exploring Lagos Nightlife, Love, Temptation, Money and Heartbreak Release Date: October 9, 2026 LAGOS, NIGERIA — Afrobeat artist Superstar YB…
American R&B star Brandy is set to headline Flytime Promotions’ House of R&B concert in Lagos on December 20, bringing one of the genre’s most…
Gunna is entering a new chapter of his career, launching his own record label, SB THE LABEL, in partnership with Atlantic Music Group while releasing…
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to pay NBCUniversal $477,700.50 in legal fees following the dismissal of his $100 million defamation lawsuit over the documentary…
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