Music notes: LL Cool J’s VMA slot, John Legend’s ink and more
–LL Cool J has joined the lineup of the MTV VMAs, airing live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sept. 11. He’ll be performing five days after his new album, The…
Tupac murder suspect to stay behind bars, trial pushed to next year
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Despite his multiple attempts to get out of jail, the only man ever accused of the murder of Tupac Shakur will stay behind bars as he awaits…
John Legend to sing iconic children’s songs in Fisher-Price toys
Mattel All of John Legend loves all of the new Fisher-Price toys that will feature his music. The singer is releasing a children’s nursery rhyme album, called My Favorite Dream,…
Lil Baby arrested in Las Vegas for carrying a concealed weapon
ABC Lil Baby was arrested in Las Vegas on Aug. 26, ABC News can confirm. According to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, the rapper was arrested around 5 a.m. on…
Mariah Carey’s sister was in hospice care before death, says friend
RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images On Aug. 26, Mariah Carey confirmed that her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, had died on the same day, but didn’t give any further details. Now we’re learning…
Victoria Monét releases sexy Usher collab “SOS (Sex on Sight)”
Lovett Music/RCA Records/ Photo Credit: Adrienne Raquel Victoria Monét is out with new music. The R&B star just released a new sexy collaboration with Usher, “SOS (Sex on Sight),” which she…
DNC producers set the record straight on that Beyoncé rumor
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Despite internet rumors, Beyoncé did not perform at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and producers have set the record straight about her rumored involvement. In…
Big Sean sets ‘Better Me Than You’ album release date for Friday
Def Jam Recordings It was originally scheduled to come out Aug. 9, but that week, Big Sean said on social media that his new album Better Me Than You would…
Lucky Daye talks working with Bruno Mars on “That’s You”: “I’m grateful that he even was happy about doing it”
Robert Okine/Getty Images Lucky Daye released his song “That’s You” in November 2023, but it still reigns in the top 10 of the urban/R&B charts. The song was written and…