Tyler, The Creator Unveils Star-Studded Camp Flog Gnaw 2026 Lineup
Tyler, The Creator has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 edition of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, bringing together major names from hip-hop, R&B, alternative and... Read more.
Universal Pictures Casts Myles Bullock Be as Dr. Dre in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic
Universal Pictures has cast Myles Bullock Be to portray hip-hop icon Dr. Dre in its upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop. Bullock joins Jonathan Daviss, who was previously... Read more.
Adekunle Gold Announces Debut Live Album Fuji Orchestra (Live From London)
Adekunle Gold is taking his Fuji era to a new level with the announcement of his debut live album, Fuji Orchestra (Live From London), scheduled for release on August... Read more.
UMG Partners With AI Music App Hook to Let Fans Legally Remix and Mash Up Its Catalog
Universal Music Group (UMG) has partnered with Hook, an AI-powered social music platform, to give fans new ways to legally remix and create mashups using music from... Read more.
Anderson .Paak and Cordae Announce Joint Album Heavy Is the Crown
Anderson .Paak and Cordae are officially joining forces for a full-length collaborative album titled Heavy Is the Crown, bringing years of musical chemistry into... Read more.
Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Musician to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician and first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.... Read more.
Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools After Devastating Colombia Earthquake
Colombian superstar Shakira has pledged an initial $1.25 million toward rebuilding schools and restoring educational infrastructure in her home country following... Read more.
MTV VMAs Discontinue Best Afrobeats Category Ahead of 2026 Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards have discontinued the Best Afrobeats category for the 2026 edition of the ceremony, removing a category that had become an important platform... Read more.
Diddy Files Counterclaims Against Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed counterclaims against music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, escalating their long-running legal battle and continuing to deny... Read more.
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl Debuts at No. 2 on Spotify’s Global Album Debut Chart
Ayra Starr has opened the era of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with another major global streaming achievement. The Nigerian Afropop star’s 16-track album... Read more.