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Nigerian rapper and Afrobeats star Olamide is set to headline London’s The O2 Arena on March 25, 2027, marking his first headline show at the iconic venue and another major milestone in his international career. The concert, announced on October 15, will see the YBNL Nation founder bring his catalogue of street-pop anthems, Yoruba rap…
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Chance the Rapper has secured another legal victory in his long-running dispute with former manager Patrick “Pat” Corcoran, after a Chicago judge ruled that Corcoran must forfeit merchandise-related commissions and management fees that could total up to $1.5 million. The ruling, issued on October 13, 2026, resolves the remaining breach of fiduciary duty claim in…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been transferred to a new federal prison in Pennsylvania following a turbulent period at his previous facility in New Jersey, where reports of alleged special privileges, contraband and disciplinary issues attracted widespread attention. The 56-year-old music mogul was moved from the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix to FCI Allenwood Low…
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Hip-hop legend Nas has hinted at new music while criticising the music industry for overlooking the pioneers who helped build the culture and failing to adequately recognise or compensate their contributions. The Queensbridge rapper shared a lengthy statement on Instagram on October 15, reflecting on the state of music after spending the past year observing…
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The cast and creative team behind Michael, the blockbuster biographical film about Michael Jackson, will receive the Gotham Musical Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards on November 30, 2026, in New York City. Announced on October 16 by the Gotham Film & Media Institute, the honour recognises the filmmakers and performers responsible for…
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A$AP Rocky has released his long-teased single “Shroom Clouds,” featuring Jeremih and reggie, while announcing the Australian and New Zealand leg of his Don’t Be Dumb World Tour. Released on October 16, 2026, “Shroom Clouds” arrives through A$AP Worldwide and RCA Records. The track was produced by Sleeping Bear and Hector Delgado, bringing an official…
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Missy Elliott is set to receive the Icon Award at the 2026 Gala of the Stars, with Janet Jackson chosen to present the honour at the annual benefit supporting Dancers Against Cancer. The ceremony will take place on October 22 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Jackson, who received the same award at…
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Rapper Cordae is facing a $25 million lawsuit from record label MMMG Inc., which claims his upcoming collaborative album with Anderson .Paak, Heavy Is the Crown, violates an existing recording agreement. Filed on October 15, 2026, in federal court in New York, the lawsuit names Cordae, EMPIRE Distribution, APESHIT and Mass Appeal Records as defendants.…
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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 lasting impact of one of the most influential live performances in television history. Titled Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, the feature-length documentary is scheduled to premiere in February…
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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 marks his first full-length album since Adedamola, released in 2024. With ZUKO!, Fireboy opens a new chapter in his career, bringing together Afrobeats, dancehall and South African-inspired sounds across a…