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Rapper-actor Chino XL dead at 50

Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images Rapper Chino XL has died at 50 years old. The news was shared Tuesday via a statement on his official Instagram page. “The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally known as Chino XL, is devastated to relay the news of his passing. Chino died on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024…

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Usher’s residency in Paris is coming to a theater near you

AMC Theaters/Trafalgar Releasing/Sony Music Vision If you missed Usher‘s eight-show residency in Paris, France, you’ll have a chance to see it in theaters soon. He filmed the experience and, with help from AMC Theatres Distribution, Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, he’s bringing it to cinemas worldwide. Usher: Rendezvous in Paris will be available to watch in a total…

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Music Notes: Big Sean’s new record label, GloRilla’s 25th birthday present and more

— After spending the last 10 years with Roc Nation, Big Sean is under new leadership. Billboard reports he’s signed a new deal with S10 Entertainment, the company run by Brandon Silverstein, who launched S10 as part of a venture with Roc Nation.  “Brandon shares the vision, understands where I’m headed, and I’m incredibly excited to work with him…

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Newly launched Doodles Records to drop EP featuring Pharrell, Coi Leray, Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty and more

Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co. Entertainment company Doodles has launched a record label, Doodles Records, in partnership with Sony’s Orchard, and the first project has been released. According to Variety, the album is the soundtrack for a short film titled Dullsville and the Doodleverse, which is set to debut in October. It’s…

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ICYMI: Beyoncé introduces Team USA, Wiz Khalifa drops mixtape and more

— The Paris Olympics kicked off July 26, and Beyoncé helped introduce the athletes representing Team USA. Dressed in red, white and blue, she presented athletes Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky and more as the Cowboy Carter cut “Ya Ya” played in the background. “That pride and that joy? That’s what gets me about this…