ja-rule-talks-his-upcoming-tour,-ashanti-&-nelly-+-being-left-off-greatest-rappers-list

Ja Rule talks his upcoming tour, Ashanti & Nelly + being left off Greatest Rappers list

ABC/Jeff Neira When Ja Rule appeared on Tamron Hall recently, he opened up about his upcoming tour, the often-discussed Ashanti and Nelly reunion and his name being left off of Billboard‘s list of 50 Greatest Rappers.  Speaking about the list, he said, “I’m not a hater. Congrats to everyone on the list. These lists, they’re meaningless because music is subjective. You like who you want to like,…

chris-brown-adds-ashanti,-bryson-tiller,-112-to-tycoon-festival-lineup

Chris Brown adds Ashanti, Bryson Tiller, 112 to Tycoon Festival lineup

Live Nation In honor of Valentine’s Day, Chris Brown has announced the addition of some top R&B artists who’ll serenade attendees of his Tycoon Festival.  Ashanti, Tank, Mannie Fresh, Bryson Tiller, DJ Envy, 112, Jermaine Dupri, Ty Dolla $ign and newcomer Fridayy have been added to the lineup.  The group joins previously announced performers Mario, Monica, Ginuwine and Brown, who’ll headline the event.  DC Young Fly will return as host for the fifth annual festival, taking place at the State…

tasha-cobbs-leonard-to-release-debut-book,-‘do-it-anyway’-this-spring

Tasha Cobbs Leonard to release debut book, ‘Do It Anyway’ this Spring

WaterBrook You may already know Tasha Cobbs Leonard‘s name. Now, it’s time to learn her story.  The gospel giant has announced her upcoming debut book, Do It Anyway: Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Good, expected to release this spring.  She first shared the news with People, noting she feels “excitement, anxiety, hope and an overwhelming gratefulness for the opportunity to…

‘super-bowl-soulful-celebration’-adds-kirk-franklin,-earth,-wind-&-fire-to-lineup

‘Super Bowl Soulful Celebration’ adds Kirk Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire to lineup

John Lamparski/Getty Images While Usher will be handling Super Bowl 58 duties on game day, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and Earth, Wind & Fire are putting their efforts toward a preshow event. The artists have been announced as the first round of stars who’ll perform at CBS’ The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration 25th Anniversary, Billboard reports.  The iconic gospel and soul singers join hosts Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold, who’ll oversee the…