Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images 50 Cent‘s debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, surpassing the hopes he had for the record. “If you had asked me to make a wish in 2003, I would’ve just wish that my music was a hit,” he tells Apple Music’s Rebecca Judd, noting he didn’t…
Warner Bros. Pictures The Color Purple will drop on Christmas alongside an accompanying soundtrack. Like the film, the album is packed with appearances from a slew of today’s A-list stars, with Quincy Jones and Scott Standers serving as executive producers. A teaser shared on the movie’s Instagram page Monday reveals that Megan Thee Stallion, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith, Missy Elliott and Usher are among those behind…
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards Variety has revealed the 25 biggest songs of the year, and the list includes hits from some hip-hop and R&B acts. SZA‘s “Kill Bill” came in strong at #2, while her track “Snooze” landed at #10. The Weeknd, who also made the top 10, secured the seventh position with his song “Die…
Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET Nick Cannon is ready to take on his annual role of St. Nick during the holiday season, which happens to be his “favorite time of the year.” Speaking to ET backstage at the 2023 Soul Train Awards, he talked about making the season special for his 12 children. “Saint Nick will be in every…
Courtesy of Live Nation Urban Gospel artists will unite for another iteration of Kirk Franklin‘s Exodus Music & Arts Festival this spring. The festival will return to Dallas’ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 25-26, continuing its goal of spotlighting gospel music, its culture and its superstars. So far, Kirk will double as host and headlining performer;…
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Sticks and stones may break her bones, but words won’t hurt Blue Ivy. Instead, they will motivate her to go harder. In a report about Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, The New York Times reveals Bey’s Renaissance World Tour was originally set to include one performance featuring Blue. “She told me she was ready to…
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards SZA may take her time to respond to her accomplishments on social media, but there’s a reason why. In a series of recents tweets shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the singer explained that posting on social media causes her feelings of anxiety and FOMO. “No one teaches you…
Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET SZA was the top winner at the BET Soul Train Awards Sunday night, taking home four awards including Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Usher followed with three trophies, while Victoria Monét nabbed two. The ceremony, hosted by Keke Palmer, featured performances by BJ The Chicago Kid,…
Steve Dietl Ludacris fans: Would you be ready to “Stand Up” and “Act a Fool” if the rapper put out a holiday album? While it’s something he hasn’t done before, Luda said a collection of festive tracks could be in the cards in the near future. “We’ve been talking about it for years, like, it’s been a long time,”…
Courtesy Fandango Beyoncé debuted a new look at the premiere for Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé in Los Angeles on Saturday. The singer sported platinum blonde hair and a silver Versace dress for the occasion. Designer Donatella Versace posted photos of the look on Instagram, writing, “@beyonce, you are a vision in Versace. You are…