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First trailer for “We Are The World” documentary, ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’, debuts

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Blank Archives/Getty Images We’re getting our first look at the upcoming documentary The Greatest Night in Pop, which chronicles the making of the all-star charity single “We Are The World.” Netflix has just released a trailer for the film, featuring archival footage of artists like Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and more in the studio. There are also clips of new interviews from…

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“#Fantasia did THAT!” and other positive things fans said about Barrino’s National Anthem performance

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Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Fantasia Barrino-Taylor might’ve acquired a new fanbase of sports lovers after she delivered a powerful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” during Monday night’s college champion football game.  Ahead of the Michigan Wolverines win over the Washington Huskies, the Grammy winner took center stage on the field at the NRG Stadium in…

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Mary J. Blige to be honored with Entertainment Icon Award at Urban One Honors

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Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Mary J. Blige has been announced as the 2024 Urban One Honors‘ Entertainment Icon. The sixth annual event, which films at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta on January 20, will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black creators in entertainment. Mary, a nine-time Grammy winner, is being honored as…

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21 Savage releases trailer for biopic starring Donald Glover and Caleb McLaughlin

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Burak Cingi/Getty Images for Live Nation After teasing fans with a poster of his upcoming biopic, 21 Savage has released the official trailer. Directed by Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori and Fam Udeorji, the trailer for American Dream sees Donald and Caleb McLaughlin take on the role of 21. McLaughlin plays a young Savage, a victim of bullying who later tries his hand at rap and gets multiple tattoos. Played by…

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Stage adaption of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ in the works

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NPG Records/Warner Records The hit Prince film Purple Rain may one day be on Broadway. Producer Orin Wolf just announced that the blockbuster film is being developed for the stage, using Prince’s original music. Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is on board to write the book, and Tony Award nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz is set to direct.  “It’s been almost 40 years since Prince’s legendary…