Michael Jackson, ‘Xscape’ (Epic Records, MJJ Music, Sony Music Entertainment) Michael Jackson’s hit biopic has boosted his catalog of hits, but it’s a deep cut that went viral that helped him capture an all-time chart record. After becoming popular on social media, “Chicago,” from The King of Pop’s posthumous 2014 album Xscape, has now debuted…
A$AP Rocky attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Mayor Zohran Mamdani has responded to A$AP Rocky’s bid for his job. After being asked at the Met Gala if he’d be down…
Beyoncé looks on during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, at Shell Energy Stadium on October 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Texas holding a rally supporting reproductive rights with recording artists Beyonce and Willie Nelson. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Welcome to…
Poster for JImmy Jam & Terry Lewis’ extended Nothing But Hits residency (Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas) Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis — the songwriting and production duo behind hits for Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men, among other albums — are bringing their Las Vegas residency back for another run. They’ve announced…
Stevie Wonder at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Disney/Frank Micelotta) The New York Times released a list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters in April, based on feedback from more than 250 music insiders and six Times critics. The list drew criticism from music fans, prompting the newspaper to give readers an opportunity to weigh…
Artwork for Tems’ ‘Love is a Kingdom’ (RCA Records/Since ‘93) Tems comes to terms with the fact she isn’t what her partner needs in the new music video for “What You Need,” directed by Ayinde Anderson. The video starts in black and white, with Tems pulling a rope attached to a brick wall, smashing plates and sitting against…
Cover art for Kehlani’s self-titled album (Atlantic Records) Kehlani attends a house party in the new music video for “Back and Forth” featuring Missy Elliott. Directed by Director X, the video follows Kehlani and a group of friends as they arrive at a house party, where they meet up with Missy. By the end of the…
Senen “Sen Dog” Reyes poses with his family at the ceremony honoring Cypress with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 18, 2019, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Production has begun on a documentary of Cypress Hill cofounder Senen “Sen Dog” Reyes. Mi Familia: Sen Dog and the American Dream chronicles his…
Megan Thee Stallion is about through with playing the role of wifey in a relationships. In a teaser of her new song, she raps, “All that wifey s*** is dead/ Put that s*** to bed/ l’ma make him beg.” This song follows her breakup with NBA baller Klay Thompson. Big Freedia is premiering another single…
A$AP Rocky on cover of ‘Vibe’ (Photo Credit: Jamil GS) A$AP Rocky is a fan of his latest album, Don’t Be Dumb, although he believes people don’t fully realize how good it is. “That s*** was fire, bro. They still sleep on it,” he says in an interview with Vibe, which marks its return to print for the…