DJ Casper, creator of the “Cha Cha Slide,” dies at age 58
Raymond Boyd/Getty Images DJ Casper, creator of the world famous “Cha Cha Slide,” has died after a battle with cancer. He passed away on Monday, August 7, at the age…
Wayne Brady reveals he is pansexual
CBS Embracing a journey of self-discovery, Wayne Brady announced Monday that he identifies as pansexual. In an interview with People, the 51-year-old opened up about his evolving understanding of his sexuality and his battle…
Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ soars to ‘Billboard’ 200 No. 1, seizing record-breaking week
Erika Goldring/WireImage Travis Scott‘s album Utopia has dominated the Billboard 200 albums chart for the week, earning the No. 1 spot for the week dated August 12. The accomplishment marks the third-largest sales week…
50 years of hip-hop through the decades: The ’80s
In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, ABC Audio is breaking down each decade with important dates and memorable moments of the genre — with the fashionably forward aesthetic of the ’80s and…
Two Quincy Jones albums get expanded digital reissues in celebration of his 90th birthday
UMG Recordings Two of Quincy Jones‘ classic albums have gotten new, expanded edition digital releases as part of the continuing celebration of the legendary music producer’s 90th birthday this year. The…
Dej Loaf returns to music with two new Afrobeats songs
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Dej Loaf, the singer and rapper behind 2014’s viral sensation “Try Me,” makes her return to music with two new Afrobeats songs. After first dropping “Please Don’t Go” with Nigerian…
Mass Appeal announces livestream of star-studded Yankee Stadium concert, ‘Hip Hop 50 Live’
Live Nation / Mass Appeal Fans all over the globe will be able to take part in Hip Hop 50 Live, Mass Appeal’s star-filled concert taking place at Yankee Stadium on…
Will Smith on the “coldest” comment Steven Spielberg said to get him to sign onto ‘Men In Black’
Peacock In an appearance in the season finale of Hart to Heart, Kevin Hart sat down over some wine with his friend Will Smith, and the pair discussed Will’s global…
Jamie Lee Curtis made Offset do this one thing before agreeing to James Brown interview spoof
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Hennessy Before Offset dropped “Jealousy,” the chart-topping single with his wife, Cardi B, he teased the new track by recreating the infamous 1988 James Brown “Let’s talk about some music” interview. Featured in…
Beyoncé spends 100k on extra hour of metro service amid Renaissance storm delays
Carlijn Jacobs Beyoncé appears to really love her fans. So much so, the Grammy-winning singer paid $100,000 to D.C. Metro to extend train service in the area after severe weather postponed…