American rapper Fivio Foreign performs onstage during day 2 of Rolling Loud Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on December 14, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images) New year, better Fivio Foreign. At least, that’s what the rapper is aiming for. He announced on New Year’s Eve that he’ll soon be checking…
Nelly performs at IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2025 (Disney/Ben Hider) With 2026 comes another set of New Year’s resolutions, but Nelly is not taking part in the tradition. The rapper tells ABC Audio he doesn’t believe in making resolutions. “I do not do the New Year’s resolution because I just feel like you’re making yourself a…
Music artist Richard Smallwood arrives to the 2016 Stellar Gospel Awards – Arrivals at the Orleans Arena on February 20, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) Grammy-nominated gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at the age of 77. His team confirmed the news in an email to ABC, stating that he…
‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026′ performers (Courtesy DCP) DJ Cassidy is ringing in the new year on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, bringing his Pass the Mic set to the celebration. The performance will feature Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean and T.I., who said joining the festivities was an easy…
The Weeknd (Brian Ziff) The Weeknd performed at Spotify’s first-ever Billions Club concert in 2024, celebrating the fact that he had more billion-streamed songs than any other artist — 25 at the time. Now, he’s broken his own record. The artist, born Abel Tesfaye, is officially the first artist in history to have 30 songs surpass 1 billion…
Isiah Whitlock, Jr. attends the ‘Plane’ New York Screening at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Jan. 10, 2023, in New York. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, FILE) Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, his manager confirmed to ABC News. “It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Isiah Whitlock Jr. He passed away today…
Cardi B spent 2025 in full-on preparation mode as she readied one bundle of joy for her family and another for the culture of hip-hop. She kicked off the year by announcing her plans to cut out sex, dating and other distractions so she could lock in and complete her long-awaited sophomore album. But in May…
Surprise guest Nicki Minaj is interviewed by Erika Kirk on the final day of Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. Minaj spoke about her frustrations with California Governor Gavin Newsom, and about why she has embraced the conservative movement. (Photo by Caylo Seals/Getty…
Marty Supreme is now in theaters, and cast member Tyler, The Creator believes that’s exactly where it should be experienced. The rapper, who plays Wally in the film, said that he had “a blast” stepping into something new. “i love jumping head first into something new. not being good not being bad just raw newness,” he wrote in an…
‘girl, get up.’ artwork (Top Dawg Entertainment) Doechii has a “life update” for her fans. In the only post on her Instagram, she announced the release of her new song, “girl, get up.,” featuring fellow Top Dawg Entertainment signee SZA. “girl, get up.,” which samples “What Happened to That Boy” by Birdman and Clipse, finds Doechii unpacking…