In this July 12, 2025, file photo, Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park in London. Simone Joyner/Getty Images, FILE A federal judge in New York has dismissed Drake’s defamation case against his record label, Universal Music Group, stemming from a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. Judge Jeannette Vargas…
Teyana Taylor at the Disney Advertising Upfront (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Teyana Taylor‘s many talents will be recognized at the 2025 Ebony Power 100 Gala. She will be honored as Entertainer of the Year for being “a multi-hyphenate force in music, film and fashion” who is “redefining the meaning of entertainer for a new generation,” according to Ebony. “Teyana…
Tyler, the Creator performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) The lineup for London’s 2026 All Points East festival has been announced, with Tyler, The Creator named as the first headliner. He…
Halle Bailey on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Did Halle Bailey experience Love? Or Something Like It? Fans will learn the answer to that question when she releases her debut solo album. She announced the project will arrive on Oct. 24 via a teaser trailer on social media Wednesday. “Once upon a time, there was a young girl that…
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a star-studded lineup booked for its induction ceremony in November, which will include performances by Doja Cat and Missy Elliott. The institution also noted Questlove, Maxwell, Killer Mike and J.l.D will be in attendance. The ceremony takes place Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Two producers…
Central Cee performs as a special guest during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) Central Cee‘s music career has taken off, but he doesn’t plan to be rapping for too long. In his cover story for Complex, he reiterated his hope…
Missy Elliott will be taking the stage at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The lingerie, clothing and beauty brand announced that she will headline the event. Madison Beer, TWICE and Karol G have also been tapped as headliners. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will take place Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Joey Bada$$ is not…
PartyNextDoor performs onstage with Drake during day 1 of Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park on July 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) PartyNextDoor is sharing highlights from $ome $exy $ongs 4 U in his latest release, $$$ Film. Directed by Kid Art, the dark and moody film is nearly 10 minutes long and…
In this Oct. 12, 2024, file photo, Missy Elliott performs in Riyadh. Richard Pelham/Getty Images, FILE Rolling Stone is taking a look back at the last 25 years of music. On Wednesday, the outlet released its list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far. The selections span geography, genre and style, and the list attempts…
Artists Timbaland and Swizz Beatz attend day 1 of REVOLT Summit x AT&T Summit on September 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Revolt) After three years of hiatus, Verzuz is set to make a comeback. The platform, which celebrates the discographies of artists in the culture, will return at ComplexCon…