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Brandon Bowen Miguel is celebrating his 40th birthday with a brand-new album. The singer announced his fifth studio album, CAOS, will arrive on Oct. 23, the same day as his milestone birthday. Miguel has released the title track directly to his fans on social media and his own S1C.LA platform. “To rebuild, I had to destroy myself. That […]

The Weeknd has set a new Spotify record. He already has mores songs that have hit 1 billion streams on Spotify than any other artist — a total of 28 — but one of them has just achieved a very impressive milestone. The artist’s smash “Blinding Lights” is now the first song in Spotify history to hit 5 billion streams. NBA […]

Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise.’ (Tommy Boy Records) It’s been 30 years since Coolio released his most popular hit, “Gangsta’s Paradise,” but producer Doug Rasheed admits there was a time when he didn’t think the song would see the light of day. Speaking to ABC Audio, he recalls his thoughts after learning Stevie Wonder refused to approve the sample of his song “Pastime Paradise” […]

DJ Khaled has unveiled two new songs, his first new music in three years. “You Remind Me” features Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Rorystonelove and Kaylan Arnold, while “Brother” features Post Malone and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Khaled’s 14th studio album, Aalam of God, is coming soon and is available for preorder now. Fridayy has released his new single, “Below Zero.” The singer says in a statement that the song “is about feeling numb […]

Leon Thomas performs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on June 3, 2025. (Disney/Randy Holmes) It’s the cover you didn’t know you needed. Leon Thomas has put his own spin on folk singer-songwriter Bon Iver’s “Holocene.” In a video posted to TikTok, the “MUTT” singer delivers a haunting and soulful rendition of the track under the glow of blue lighting. The […]

Mya poses during a photo shoot in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Justin Lloyd / Newspix / Getty Images) When Mya took the stage at the BET Awards 2025, it was more than just a throwback to the 106 & Park video countdown show. It was a celebration of her song “Case of the Ex,” which celebrates its […]

Michael Jai White and Gillian White attend a special screening of ‘Trouble Man’ on July 31, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Art imitates life in Michael Jai White’s movie Trouble Man. The story follows his character, private investigator Jaxen, as he goes on a quest to find missing R&B star Jahari. Michael says his […]

Denzel Washington attends a special screening of Apple Original Films and A24’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Frazer Harrison/WireImage) Don’t go looking for Denzel Washington at the cinema. The actor opened up about his moviegoing habits — or lack thereof — in a recent video interview with […]

Jeezy performs during Jeezy presents TM:101 Live with The Color of Noize Orchestra at Saenger Theatre on August 16, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/Getty Images) Jeezy has been traveling the country as part of his TM:101 Live tour. It’s a black-tie event celebrating 20 years of his debut album, a moment he […]