Music

ALLEL/Artclub/Def Jam Recordings/UMe Jhené Aiko has compiled some of her signature staples into a new album titled The Magic Hour Collection. It features 25 songs, including Platinum and multi-Platinum hits “The Worst,” “Sativa” feat. Swae Lee, “While We’re Young,” “None Of Your Concern” feat. Big Sean, “Stay Ready (What a Life)” feat. Kendrick Lamar and “B.S.” feat. H.E.R., as well as her latest single, “guidance,” now nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy. […]

Kyyba Films/Anchored Lens Productions Jeezy stars in and executive produces an upcoming urban drama, Trap City. He takes on the role of Reverend Lylee, opposite Brandon T. Jackson‘s Deshawn, portraying a struggling rapper who makes money as a drop man for a drug kingpin. His song goes viral hours before he gets arrested, which ironically makes […]

Miguel is back with “Always Time,” an “intimate portrait of heartbreak and introspection,” a press release says. “This may be the most difficult song I’ve ever had to write – for all of the life lessons and experiences that live between each line,” says Miguel. “I’m grateful for the closure it has given me and know it’s […]

ABC/Randy Holmes AT&T has unveiled the lineup for Playoff List Live!, the concert series accompanying the College Football Playoff, and among those taking the stage are Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Muni Long. Wayne and Glo were tapped to perform on the first night of the event, Jan. 18, alongside Camila Cabello. Muni’s on the bill for […]

Emma McIntyre/WireImage Actor Jonathan Majors and his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari have agreed to resolve her civil claims that followed his misdemeanor assault conviction in New York, according to a court filing. Majors and Jabbari stipulated to a dismissal of her lawsuit for defamation and assault that she brought against him in March, the filing said. […]

Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Pharrell is gearing for the 2025 release of a film he’s co-producing titled Golden. Directed by Michel Gondry, it’s a coming-of-age story starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Halle Bailey that is set in his native Virginia. But it’s not to be confused with his recent Lego-animated biopic. “Piece By Piece is about my life, whereas Golden […]

Warner Bros./Mitchell Haddad On Thursday’s installment of The Jennifer Hudson show, Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance talked about his anticipation of receiving one of the biggest honors in showbiz, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Vance is following in the Walk of Fame footsteps of his award-winning wife, Angela Bassett.  “Angela got hers […]

Steven Ferdman/Getty Images, FILE The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime. Smollett was found guilty in 2021 for faking a racist and homophobic attack and lying to the police. His lawyers said this violated his Fifth Amendment rights because, in 2019, Cook County […]

Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images It may not be the Super Bowl, but Ne-Yo‘s getting “Closer.” The singer’s been tapped to headline the halftime show at the Big 12 football championship game on Dec. 7. He’ll perform songs from his catalog, including “So Sick,” “Closer” and “Miss Independent,” with some help from the marching bands of the […]

Another Millennium Tour is on the way. Omarion and Bow Wow will return as headliners, adding Trey Songz as a main act this go-round. They’ll be joined by Ying Yang Twins, Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V, Pleasure P and newcomers Plies, Boosie and Nivea. The tour kicks off March 7 in Louisville, Kentucky, with tickets going on […]