FX Dear Mama, the mother-son saga focused on Tupac and Afeni Shakur, has earned director Allen Hughes his first two Emmy nominations. Upon learning of his chances to add “Emmy winner” to his resume, Hughes told ABC Audio one of the first things he did was hop on a call with Tupac’s aunt Glo Cox. Calling her “one of the most gifted storytellers on…
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ONE Musicfest ONE Musicfest returns in Atlanta this year with a star-studded lineup, featuring Janet Jackson and Kendrick Lamar as headliners. Kicking off in the city’s Piedmont Park on October 28, the music and arts festival will bring together a diverse lineup of legendary and contemporary artists. The lineup also includes Brent Faiyaz, Megan Thee Stallion, Bryson Tiller, Tems, Kodak Black, Coi Leray and Fabolous. A special hip-hop 50th anniversary…
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ABC Lizzo, Rihanna and Adam Blackstone scored Emmy nominations on Wednesday, July 12. Lizzo’s HBO Max special Lizzo: Live in Concert was nominated in the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) category, while Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show was nominated for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). Also nominated for Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show, and the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, is musical director Adam…
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ABC/Matt Sayles Abbott Elementary still reigns supreme. The Television Academy’s announcement of the 75th Emmy nominations on Wednesday, July 12, revealed the hit ABC series among the list of programs with five or more nominations. The Quinta Brunson-created show earned eight nods, including in the top categories of Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress (Brunson), Outstanding Supporting Actor…
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ABC After a months-long hiatus due to health-related issues, Jamie Foxx is getting back to work. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor and his Foxxhole Productions signed on to produce a documentary on the life and music career of eight-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter Luther Vandross. The upcoming project will follow Vandross’ musical journey as one of the most decorated artists of…
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Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Playboi Carti will hit the road this fall with his global Antagonist tour. Kicking off in Denver on September, 6, the multi-city tour will run through December, making stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia and New York before heading overseas to London and Paris. Opium label signees Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang will support Carti for most tour…
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Taylor Gang Ent Wiz Khalifa dropped off the official music video for his latest single “Peace and Love,” released earlier this year. In the new visual, Wiz is seen taking a stroll through a neighborhood full of people seemingly participating in activities they enjoy. “Peace and Love” falls in line with the rapper’s trend of positive tracks, mixed with the pop/rock sounds…
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Stephanie Diani/Bravo Season one of Bravo’s Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard has finished airing, and Preston Mitchum, one of the show’s stars, is opening up about his experience. The activist and attorney tells ABC Audio that he only had one expectation going into filming: “Just to have fun.” “I watch reality TV a lot, so I knew it will…
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Taylor Hill/WireImage Keke Palmer is living her best “big boss” life as a new mom. After giving birth to son Leodis Andrellton Jackson four months ago, the multiple-hyphenate star said she’s feeling more confident than ever before. “After having my baby, I’ve just gotten so much more powerful,” she told The Cut. Explaining how parenthood transformed her for the better, Keke detailed the…
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David Redfern/Redferns A court in Michigan has reached a decision in the battle over Aretha Franklin’s will. At the time of her passing in 2018, Franklin did not have a formal will. But in 2019 her niece discovered two handwritten wills, dated 2014 and 2010, which have been the subject of a dispute between her sons. The Associated Press reports a…
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