Music Notes: Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion and more
A fun fact about the lyrics on Rihanna‘s “SOS” was shared in a recent interview with the songwriter, Evan “Kidd” Bogart. Speaking to the Behind the Wall podcast, he shares it was his…
Mary J. Blige says Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor has “been a long time coming”
Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Luminate After more than three decades in the entertainment industry, Mary J. Blige will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
New Music Friday: Ari Lennox, Ice Cube, Mary J. Blige and more
It’s a jam-packed New Music Friday, featuring some hip-hop and some R&B. Here are some of the latest releases: Queen Naija released “Missing You,” a tribute to her late friend/bodyguard Beast,…
Janelle Monáe talks passion for horror genre, upcoming music and more
Photo by Didier Messens/Redferns Janelle Monáe has a passion for the horror genre, as evidenced by her latest job: host of AMC’s FearFest, a 700-hour slate of programming featuring horror-related…
50 Cent, Cam’ron and Joe Budden to headline 2024 Select Con
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images 50 Cent, Cam’ron and Joe Budden have been tapped to appear at the 2024 Select Con, a creator conference hosted by UnitedMasters. 50 will take the…
Nicki Minaj takes credit for being first rapper to name fanbase
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Live Nation Nicki Minaj has helped pave the way for female rappers, but she claims she’s also played a huge part in today’s stan culture.…
Director Titus Kaphar says it was “emotionally difficult” to bring his story to life in ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’
Roadside Attractions The new film Exhibiting Forgiveness graces theater screens Friday, and it chronicles the story of an admired painter, Tarrell, whose “path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from…
Cardi B says she wants “a healthy co-parenting relationship” with Offset, promises album’s coming really soon
Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret Cardi B gave fans a much desired update on her life, including her hope to have a healthy co-parenting relationship with estranged husband Offset. …
Tyla says self-titled album took over three years to put together
ABC/John Argueta Tyla is on the verge of releasing the deluxe edition of her self-titled album, on which she shares her culture with the world. Speaking to BLACKPINK‘s Lisa for Rolling…
Lizzo avoids answering question about hostile workplace allegations
ABC Lizzo avoided questions about the hostile work environment she allegedly created during a Fortune Most Powerful Women event. “You know, I don’t want to talk about things like that,” Lizzo said when asked…