In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, ABC Audio breaks down each decade with important dates and memorable moments of the genre — from its humble beginnings in the ’70s to the genre’s massive impact on today’s music. August 1973 — Clive “DJ Kool Herc“ Campbell develops the “break” in the Bronx, New York. The Jamaican-American DJ threw a dance party where he used…
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Former dancers for the Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo are speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the pop star over an alleged hostile workplace environment that included harassment, discrimination and weight-shaming. “You can see a public figure and all you know about them is what they present to you when the cameras are…
Prince Williams/WireImage In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Her announced a new interview and performance show, BET Her Live! Hosted by legendary rapper Yo-Yo, the four-episode series spotlights four women in hip-hop as they share their career stories through conversation and song. The premiere 30-minute episode features singer Lil’ Mo, who’ll discuss balancing her career and raising her five children. Da Brat‘s…
From R&B hits to collabs from hip-hop greats and modernized sample tracks, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music. —Yo Gotti & DJ Drama, I Showed U So — The latest of the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series, the Philadelphia DJ tapped Gotti for the 20-track collection with features from Moneybagg Yo and Rich Homie Quan. —Usher ft. 21 Savage & Summer Walker,…
Parkwood Entertainment Halle Bailey has released her highly-anticipated debut solo single, “Angel.” The singer and star of The Little Mermaid released the track, which she described as “so very special and near and dear to my heart,” on Friday, August 4. “With everything I’ve gone through the past 3-4 years, suddenly finding myself in this bubble of all…
Beauty Marks Entertainment/Chris Brown Entertainment Ciara and Chris Brown join forces to deliver a hype new song and video, “How We Roll.“ The visual sees the duo competing for the best party of the night, only for them to later link up in the ultimate dance battle against one another. It’s the latest collaboration from the singers who…
Central City Productions When Pastor Mike Jr. stepped off the plane in Atlanta for the taping of the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, he was bombarded by fans and supporters anxiously awaiting the chance to inform him of the power of his music and preachings. But the overwhelming display of love wasn’t the only thing about that weekend…
Rich Fury/Getty Images Cardi B won’t be facing charges for throwing a microphone during her July 29 concert at Drai’s Night/Beach Club in Las Vegas. “After a thorough review of this case and with the consultation from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, this case has been closed as having insufficient evidence,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan…
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Nearly two months after the release of her song “Attention,” Doja Cat is back with her brand new single “Paint the Town Red.” The Grammy-winner released the captivating track on Friday, August 4, with the equally as captivating visuals to match. In the music video, Doja begins by starting a record machine that’s spinning…
Chrisean Rose/REAL SIMPLE; The September issue of REAL SIMPLE is on sale August 18 When Jennifer Hudson isn’t spending time interviewing celebrities on her talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, she’s busy with parenting duties as mom to her teenage son, David Otunga Jr. In a cover story for Real Simple, Hudson opened up about what it’s like raising a Black boy in…
