Music
Givēon will release his second full-length studio album on Friday, but he’s already thinking about the long game. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Givēon said he’s inspired by Usher‘s longevity in the music industry. “I want to stay around because I value longevity as well. … Even Usher’s story is just so inspiring. Because it’s like […]
When Doechii accepted the best female hip-hop artist trophy at BET Awards 2025, she addressed the LA protests against undocumented immigrants being targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Speaking to Variety, she explained she spoke up because she wanted to take advantage of the spotlight and her platform. “I felt like I needed to use […]
Photo by Antoine Flament/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Rihanna‘s favorite childhood show was The Smurfs, making her a good fit for the role of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie. The film’s director, Chris Miller, said in an interview with Variety that “everything just clicked” once he learned of her connection to the show. “It felt completely natural […]
Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Amex x Carbone Beach Wyclef Jean has a new title to add to his resume. After years of taking the stage at the Global Citizen Festival and working with the international organization, he has been named a Global Citizen ambassador. “It’s a true honor to be named a Global Citizen Ambassador. […]
Disney/Wilford Harewood Jennifer Hudson will showcase her talents at the fourth annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala, taking place Aug. 9 — on what would have been Whitney’s 62nd birthday. Hudson will headline the musical portion of the gala, which will also include performances from R&B singer/songwriter Meli’sa Morgan, Jimmy Vance and a symphony orchestra. Morgan appeared on […]
BET+ RonReaco Lee is one of the men supporting the five female stars in Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas. Speaking to ABC Audio, he says the decision to join the show was a no-brainer. “When Mr. [Tyler] Perry calls, I imagine he doesn’t hear ‘no’ often,” RonReaco says, noting he accepted the offer “almost sight unseen.” He […]
Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images/Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images Joey Bada$$ and Mariah the Scientist are among the new members of the Recording Academy’s 2025 class. They join a group of 3,600 music creators and industry professionals who can now vote on Grammy nominations and awards, and receive access to development opportunities. “Being invited to join […]
High Moon Records One of the earliest live recordings of Sly & The Family Stone is about to be released, and now fans are getting a new preview of the live album. The band’s performance of the Otis Redding tune “I Can’t Turn You Loose” was just released, taken from the upcoming album The First Family: […]
Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images Lauryn Hill is thanking the Essence Festival of Culture following reports of a late start to her recent headlining set. In a statement shared to social media Tuesday, she expressed her appreciation for the organizers, who clarified that “the delays were not [her] fault.” Lauryn explained that she’s hands-on when putting her shows […]
Courtesy of Artist Maxwell has been entertaining fans as part of his Serenade Tour, but in September, he’ll take a little break for a different kind of show. He tells ABC Audio the idea came together following a suggestion from his longtime friend, who said he should do something similar to his praised performance on NPR’s Tiny […]
