Motown Records “Have You Ever” felt you were on “Top of the World” after accomplishing something great? Brandy sure has. The iconic R&B artist said so in a recent chat with ABC Audio, sharing that she’s “so excited” and so in love with her new holiday album, Christmas with Brandy. “I put my heart and soul into it and just, just poured…
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Library of Congress/Marion S. Trikosko National Geographic announced a two-day premiere event for the latest installment of its Genius series, Genius: MLK/X. The new show, which focuses on two American icons and history makers — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X — will have the first two episodes premiere February 1 on Nat Geo and will stream the next…
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Alberto Rodriguez/BET/Getty Images for BET Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz reunite for a new collaborative project called Welcome 2 Collegrove. The long-awaited album follows the duo’s first joint effort, 2016’s ColleGrove. To introduce fans to Welcome 2 Collegrove, Wayne and 2 Chainz will appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on October 20 to perform the lead single, “Presha,” which is currently available on major platforms. Outside of…
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Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Atlantic Records There’s a new Meek Mill/Rick Ross collaborative album on the way and fans are hyped to learn it’ll be dropping soon. Expected to hit streaming on November 10, Too Good to be True is the latest joint project by the MMG duo following their series of Self Made projects released in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In announcing…
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Taylor Hill/Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion is no longer involved in a legal battle with 1501 Certified Entertainment, as a settlement has been reached between the star and her former label. Per Billboard, attorneys for 1501 announced Thursday, October 19, that after three years of litigation over what Megan called an unfair record deal, the two will amicably part ways. The report…
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Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images Jeezy, rapper and ex-husband of Jeannie Mai, is speaking out for the first time since he filed for divorce from the TV host. “The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart,” Jeezy wrote in a statement. “Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie…
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FAX Records, under exclusive license to Epic Records Tyla Seethal, the South African singer known simply as Tyla, quickly made a name for herself in music with her smash hit “Water,” and she’s already breaking chart records. After releasing her breakthrough single in July, the popular song earned Tyla her first Billboard #1. “Water” spent more than five weeks in the #2…
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The MTV EMAs, scheduled for November 5 in Paris, France, have been canceled due to the conflict in the Middle East. In a statement shared with ABC Audio, a spokesperson for Paramount said, “Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance…
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Slaughter Gang/Epic Records 21 Savage returns to music with his first solo effort in a while: his single “Call Me Revenge” featuring Houston alt-R&B artist d4vd. The new song, out via Epic Records, comes by way of 21’s partnership with popular video game Call of Duty. The rapper will soon star in an upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III trailer…
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BMG Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is being celebrated with a brand new box set. A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974, dropping December 1, will feature five Aretha albums and bonus material, including alternative takes, outtakes, B-sides and demos. Making the set are 1970’s This Girl’s in Love with You and Spirit in the Dark, 1972’s Young, Gifted and Black, 1973’s Hey Now Hey (The…
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