Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS via Getty Images At the Country Music Association Awards, which aired live from Nashville on ABC on November 8, Tracy Chapman made history. Her 1988 song “Fast Car” — turned into a massive country and pop hit this year in a new version by country superstar Luke Combs — was named Song of the Year at…
Starz When TV executive producer Gary Lennon joined the Power universe almost 10 years ago, he had no idea the hit Starz show would turn into one of the most popular series to grace the small screen. Now, as the showrunner for Power Book IV: Force, one of four spin-offs based on 50 Cent and Courtney Kemp‘s original drug and crime drama, Lennon tells ABC Audio he’s grateful…
Claudette Barius Eddie Murphy is bringing his humor home just in time for the holidays in the new film Candy Cane Lane. In the upcoming movie comedy, out December 1, the veteran comedian stars as Chris Carver, a dad who goes overboard to win his neighborhood’s Christmas decorating contest. But that competition may come with consequences “after Chris inadvertently…
FAX Records/Epic Records Rising South African singer Tyla says there’s a long list of romantic hopefuls vying for a chance at love with her. She talked with People of her many admirers, revealing that she isn’t at all lacking in the crush department. “My DMs are always active honey! I’m telling you, there’s always someone in there that I wouldn’t…
Courtesy CMT A new special called CMT Smashing Glass: A Celebration of the Groundbreaking Women of Music will salute pioneering female artists, including those who are no longer with us. Aretha Franklin, Sinéad O’Connor and Tina Turner will be remembered on the special, which airs November 15 at 9 p.m. ET. Also, newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow will moderate…
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Atlantic Records Meek Mill and Rick Ross released the track list for their new collaborative album, Too Good to be True, naming a host of top hip-hop artists of today. Fabolous, Vory and DJ Khaled are just some of the features included on the long-awaited project. Also making an appearance: Wale, The Dream, Jeremih, French Montana and Future. Basketball stars Shaquille O’Neal and Damian Lillard, who records music…
ABC/Jeffrey Neira When Jeezy sat down with Nia Long for a tell-all conversation on a plethora of personal life and career topics, he opened up about his recent divorce from Jeannie Mai, revealing that the couple tried therapy but it couldn’t help save their marriage. “This has not been an easy journey. I can tell you that I’m saddened. I can tell you that…
Jerritt Clark/WireImage via Getty Images Timbaland has apologized for comments he made about Britney Spears. During a conversation at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on October 29, Timbaland was asked about the renewed interest in Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River,” a song he produced, after the release of Britney’s memoir, The Woman in Me. …
Coco Jones MTV has announced its next Global Push Artist: R&B diva Coco Jones. Billboard reports the “Caliber” singer will hold the title throughout November until a new artist is ushered in. The new accolade comes at a time when Jones is hitting stages across America with her What I Didn’t Tell You Tour. The roadshow is the…
MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images After speculation, Lori Harvey and Damson Idris have announced their breakup. “We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication. We part ways remaining friends with nothing but love and respect for each other and the time we shared together,” the now exes said in…