Music Notes: Festivals, a little PartyNextDoor and more
Janelle Monáe has been named a headliner at the All Things Go festival, set to take place in New York’s Forest Hills Stadium Sept. 28 and Sept. 29. She’ll take the…
Common teaming with Pete Rock for joint album
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Common and Pete Rock‘s “Wake Up” collaboration is a tease to their upcoming, full-length album. They have announced the release of The Auditorium Vol. 1 via Loma Vista, featuring their newly…
New Orleans honors Juvenile and hit song with Back That Azz Up Day
Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images It’s been 25 years since Juvenile dropped “Back That Azz Up,” and it’s seemingly aged well. The song, which continues to be a Black anthem…
Rihanna says she’s still working on ‘R9’: “I’m prepared to go back in the studio”
Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage Rihanna celebrated the launch of her Fenty Hair brand on Monday, but that wasn’t the only topic of discussion for the night. In an interview with ET,…
Metro Boomin’s first issue of comic book series coming Thursday
Craig Barritt/Getty Images for GQ Metro Boomin‘s list of accomplishments has just gotten longer, as he’s launching the inaugural issue of his comic book series, The Metroverse, titled The Rise. In it,…
Victoria Monét honors Janet Jackson in latest video, “Alright”
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Heineken Victoria Monét is back with another video, and she’s honoring Janet Jackson. In the visual for “Alright,” she rocks a black-and-white fedora and suit, akin to Janet’s…
Flavor Flav lands partnership with his favorite restaurant, Red Lobster
Sonja Flemming/CBS Flavor Flav‘s love for Red Lobster has helped him secure a partnership with the restaurant chain. According to Billboard, he now appears in ad for Red Lobster’s Crab Your…
Nick Cannon shares his Father’s Day plans, says he’s “never overwhelmed” with 12 children
Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images Father’s Day is fast approaching, and Nick Cannon plans to spend his day embracing his role as a father. With 12 children, he tells People…
Michael Rainey Jr. says he’s “most proud” of Tariq’s evolution on ‘Power,’ ‘Power Book II: Ghost’
Courtesy of Starz Michael Rainey Jr. is back as Tariq, the star of Power Book II: Ghost. The fourth season premiered on Friday, and as one of few characters from the original…
Rick Ross teams with Julien’s Auctions to sell some of his rare and luxury items
Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images Rick Ross is giving fans an opportunity to get their hands on some of his luxury items. Billboard reports he’s teamed with Julien’s Auctions for a…