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Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Pras of the Fugees is taking legal action against those who’ve shared social media posts alleging he’s an FBI informant. According to the Los Angeles Times, his attorney Jonathan Noah Schwartz sent out notification letters to representatives for 50 Cent, Kyrie Irving and Rolling Stone. He claims their statements defame Pras’ character, and caused him to lose business deals and make less revenue from his […]
Rhino Otis Redding passed away in 1967, but his music lives on. The four Redding albums released after his death are about to come out in a new vinyl box set, along with a compilation of the albums’ 24 singles in Mono. The limited edition Otis Forever: The Albums & Singles (1968-1970) will be released June 9 as a multicolored […]
Peacock Jay-Z and Yo Gotti are Exposing Parchman in a new documentary set to premiere June 17 on A&E. They appear in the newly released trailer, which also provides visuals of the extreme conditions experienced by prisoners in the Mississippi correctional system. Exposing Parchman will bring light to Jay, Gotti and Team ROC’s work toward reforming the Mississippi Parchman Penitentiary, which has long been under fire for its inhumane […]
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS If you were wondering, Nicki Minaj will be releasing an album this year. She revealed the news Wednesday while responding to a tweet from a fan. Nicki had been sharing lyrics from her song “Seeing Green” after asking fans, “Why y’all let dem get me on #SeeingGreen like dat?” A fan then mentioned her song “Fractions,” and she […]
Courtesy Vibee Lionel Richie is going on vacation in November — and he wants you to join him. The American Idol judge has announced a destination festival event dubbed Dancing on the Sand, which will take place at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas from November 30 to December 3. Joining him will be Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Vanessa Carlton and country […]
Carlijn Jacobs Beyoncé released her latest album, Renaissance, about a year ago, but visuals for her singles never followed. After months of fans questioning when Bey would finally drop a music video, the singer addressed the Beyhive in one of the best ways she knows how: her music. During a performance of “Formation” on the first night of her […]
ABC After a long wait, the world may now finally know the name of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky‘s baby boy. The little one is reportedly named RZA Athelston Mayers, according to The Daily Mail, who obtained a copy of the official birth certificate. It seems the couple found inspiration in music producer and Wu-Tang leader RZA for their son’s first name, while his middle […]
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Janet Jackson loves being a mom. The R&B icon, who shares six-year-old son Eissa with ex-husband Wissam Al Mana, couldn’t help but gush when asked about how motherhood is treating her. “He’s great. I love it,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “I love it. I absolutely love it. I wish I had two more babies! I’m just thankful God gave me Eissa. […]
Burak Cingi/Redferns 2023 marks 20 years since 50 Cent‘s debut Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which he jokes is an indication that he’s “getting old.” He’s celebrating with an anniversary tour, but wants fans to know “it’s gonna be a whole new show.” “Sometimes out of habit, you go to certain records,” 50 tells USA Today. “People love other […]
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Congratulations are in order for Spike Lee, who will be honored Wednesday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s 2023 Spring Gala. According to Vibe, he will be celebrated for making an impact in his field and in Brooklyn. “It’s not an exaggeration to say, I would not have pursued a career in the arts if […]
