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Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Donald Glover‘s career went through a rough patch during his pre-Atlanta days. His request to perform at the BET Awards was turned down, as they wanted Kendrick Lamar, and he got booed while opening for Kid Cudi at New York’s Terminal 5. If there’s one door he’s happy closed, however, it’s his former desire to be on the cast […]
Dennis Leupold Fans got a glimpse of TLC‘s journey in the VH1 biopic CrazySexyCool, but this summer they’ll hear the story straight from the horse’s mouth. In the upcoming Lifetime documentary TLC Forever, members Tionne “T-Boz“ Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas will detail the group’s beginnings, as well as some the internal highs and lows they experienced while going against the music industry. An extended trailer shows […]
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Are George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic ready to give up the road? Well, the answer may be yes, based on what they are calling their just-announced tour. Dubbed the Just For The Funk Of It Final Tour?!?, the trek, featuring special guests Fishbone, Dumpstaphunk and George Porter Jr., kicks off July 27 in Reno, Nevada, and wraps August 26 in […]
Peacock Tyler Perry has confirmed reports about his interest in buying BET. Speaking to ET’s Nischelle Turner, he shared that the information is “not a rumor,” noting he’d like to own as much stake in the network as possible. “I’ve been there for four years now and had tremendous success. I wasn’t expecting this to happen, so, yes, […]
Mauricio Santana/Getty Images Lauryn Hill‘s classic solo album turns 25 this year, and it appears she has more than one celebration in store. In posts shared on her socials Monday, the Fugees singer announced she’ll be honoring The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with a special show. “I’ll be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ at @Wolf_Trap […]
Francis Specker/CBS The Recording Academy is bringing together congressional leaders and music makers for its annual Grammys on the Hill Awards. According to a release, Washington’s premier annual celebration of music and advocacy will honor those who’ve ushered the fight for creators’ rights, including one of this year’s recipients, Pharrell Williams. “I’m very grateful to be […]
Courtesy Blue Note Entertainment Group After premiering last year, Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa will return this summer for its second iteration. The event will take place July 28-30 and will celebrate jazz’s influence during the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Tapped for the celebration are host Dave Chappelle and headliners Mary J. Blige, Nas and Chance the Rapper. Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Ari Lennox, Big Freedia, Cordae, Talib […]
Todd Owyoung/NBC Offset is teasing fans with a snippet of his new song and video, which he’s shared on his Instagram. “They can’t be too upset/ I should have kept it to myself, they can’t be too upset,” he raps, as he performs in a myriad of outfits. ”I done broke bread, cut checks, they can’t be […]
ABC Lil Baby’s third studio album, It’s Only Me, has reached Platinum status. The album has sold 1 million album equivalents, earning the RIAA certification. Taking to Instagram, Lil Baby’s label, Quality Control Music, sent the rapper a congratulatory message. “CBFW! Congratulations @LilBaby on ‘It’s Only Me’ going Platinum,” the post read. It’s Only Me dropped in October and peaked […]
Courtesy Live Nation Don Toliver is ready to bring his Love Sick album on the road. In June he’ll start The Love Sick Tour 2023, a North American trek that is scheduled to make stops in 17 cities. Don is slated to perform in Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium for the first stop. He, Pi’erre Bourne and other special guests will then make […]
